A mix of generative art and photography, this series of abstract glitch art photographs was created by artist Kalliope Amorphous. In this series, she photographs interrupted cable tv signals to create unusual deconstructed images. These abstract portraits and landscapes, which look like paintings, are captured by the artist using a camera focused on a television screen. The artist manually interrupts the broadcast signal to capture interesting compositions as the cable signal falls away and the commercials, tv shows, and game shows disintegrate.
Of the series, she writes: "This series highlights the beauty of errors and brokenness which can emerge from the world of airbrushed, high definition imagery. Through the careful invocation of flaws, surreal narratives emerge from the chaotic breakdown of facade."
Image Credit: Kalliope Amorphous
What's Driving This Trend
- Glitch Art
- There is a growing trend in creating abstract art from glitchy or interrupted visuals, which creates opportunities for artists to explore this medium and innovate by using other types of media
- Generative Art
- Generative art, which is created by algorithms or computer programming, is a continuing trend in the art world. The glitch art trend offers opportunities for artists to explore the combination of both mediums for a unique approach to their work
- Photography
- Photographers can experiment with glitch art photography as a way to showcase imagery in a unique way, or even offer photo-editing services to clients to transform their images into glitch art
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- The art industry can capitalize on the trend of glitch art, especially due to the unique and abstract visual effects that can be created with the combination of different mediums.
- Marketing
- Marketers can leverage the abstract and striking visuals of glitch art to create unique, attention-grabbing advertisements that stand out from more traditional marketing methods
- Film & TV
- The film and TV industry may find new uses for glitch art visuals in cinematography, motion graphics, and titles. This trend could create opportunities for production design and experimental filmmaking approach.
