The Delete Show
“ a dynamic space for exchange and innovation within the moving image field”
The DELETE Show was an exciting opportunity for visitors to see the latest developments in the field of Moving Image. Traditionally defined as film and video, the exhibition showcased works that push the boundaries of the medium by applying new technologies as well as rethinking older techniques. Taking the notions of memory, subtraction and elimination as a starting point designers presented work that traces the concept of deletion in the twenty-first century. From 5th - 6th June at the 71a Gallery, Leonard Street in the heart of Shoreditch, this keen group of talented young moving image designers hosted a platform for young creatives to share their fresh perspectives on the definitions of moving image by re-innovating its traditional forms and approaches. The show was organised independently and self-financed with the sponsorship of Cass Art, Des Hamilton Casting, UAL and Eizo monitors and the support of the press. There were 25 exhibitors and more than 1000 visitors over 3 days
BRIEF
There are two parts of the brief that designers had to answer:
1. What does Moving Image mean to you?
Elaborate and visualise your perspective towards Moving Image. What are you good at? What are your special skills? What is your unique perspective? How does your new knowledge in moving image add to your idea? How can you utilise your space? What makes it unique? What can Moving Image bring to enhance design today? What is Moving Image to you?
2. Respond to the theme “DELETE”
Expand on the theme “DELETE” around these keywords: to eliminate, to forget and to subtract. explore the concepts it can entail. Look around you and within yourself for inspiration. Start by asking yourself questions such as: “What is deleting? Where does deleting happen? Why do we delete? How do we delete? Who deletes? Do people delete us?” Think about the different forms of deletion. How does the concept of deletion look like in the technical, digital, physical, virtual, social, mental, mathematical, philosophical, psychological?
SUCCES
The Delete show was highly acclaimed by the both the industry and the academy with more than 1500 visitors in 3 days show. The press also praised the show: Dazed & Confused, Art Licks, Little White lies Magazine, Wired, Protein, iDn, Complex, South-East London Film Festival.
Examples of the fascinating contraptions of Rube Goldberg of Heath Robinson
CONCEPT
I encouraged my students to organised an exhibition produced and financed outside the university curriculum to showcase their works to the industry. What is moving image?
SYMPOSIUM
On 6 June The DELETE Show hosted “What is Moving Image" a talk at The Book Club. The talk aims to question the evolving status of moving image within the digital age. How it can exist beyond the screen? Guest Speakers include: Nick Robertson, Director of WordSalad, acclaimed moving image practitioner who has worked with the likes of Brian Eno and Coldplay. Timba Smits, award winning illustration artist who founded renown creative culture magazine, Wooden Toy Quarterly. Smits is also currently the new Creative Director of Little White Lies.
