“Cyc” by Tony Oursler (2003)

4e0b4c6b-lgOursler’s projection sculptures are biomorphic forms in varying configurations and sizes, aglow with projected images of bulbous blinking rolling eyes and outsized mouths grimacing and pursing, while mumbling mawkish sentiments of self-pity and disenchantment or seductive attempts to woo the viewer. These bizarre alien beings maintain enough human characteristics to elicit both empathy and freakish fascination. The bright, vivid projections that are viewed in ordinary light, tap a disorienting complex of psychological and perceptual quirks.

 

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