The former sense of isolation for many artists has faded as they gather both visual and conceptual information from across the world through the Internet. Personal artistic relationships now span the globe through social and professional connections to other artists through networking sites like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. Social networking sites have also become a valuable tool for artists to promote their own creative work.
YouTube has been an important venue for me to showcase art-related videos that I create as well as a way for me to share other videos that inspire my work. My “friends” on YouTube and Facebook have given me valuable feedback on my work and many new ideas.
One of my YouTube/Facebook friends named Glideascope (a brilliant musician/composer based in London) asked me to do a video for one of his songs called “CB Radio” from the album “Audio Cinematography.” Here I am in Amarillo, Texas collaborating on a video with a DownTempo, Chill Out and a sprinkling of Trip-Hop dub musician in London!
Concepts for the “CB Radio” video have evolved between Glideascope and me in the past few weeks, as my technical abilities have struggled to keep pace with the visual demands of the project. This video is not the typical music video. Glideascope’s song “CB Radio” is an exquisite layering of audio textures and impressions, and my challenge has been to make the video’s visual impact reflect the visceral qualities and movement of the music. Glideascope has given me suggestions and feedback that have made the video a truly collaborative work of art and music. Our project has inspired me to go beyond what I thought I could accomplish.
Comment from Glideascope:
“I came across Victoria's work on YouTube, and I enjoyed her free-flowing way of putting visuals and sent a casual invitation to her to produce some visuals for the track CB Radio. This wasn't about a big budget, crew or equipment...just the passion of creating something new, and experimenting - taking us both outside our comfort zone.
Our only form of communication has been via email, Facebook and YouTube. Working within different time zones, with very limited time but with constructive criticism, ideas and feedback helping us to create something we are both proud to be associated with.I really enjoyed this collaborative effort and it was a pleasure working with Victoria.” - Glide
The possibility of a collaborative project like this was impossible until social networking sites allowed this kind of international contact and communication. My question to you: What stories of artistic inspiration and collaboration through social networking sites would you like to share with us?
Glideascope Links:
Website: http://www.glideascope.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/glideascope
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Glideascope/117500890942
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/glideascope
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/glideascope
Victoria Taylor-Gore Links
Website: http://www.victoriataylorgore.com
Blog: http://www.anartjournal.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/vtg60
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