“The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life.” The frantic pace and energy is manifested in the lights, signs, laws, advertisements, roads, and buildings; contemporary icons of systems designed for efficient, standardized living. Over time, the interconnectedness of man-made systems has woven together a new kind of environment just as multifaceted as our natural world.
Timothy Hamilton’s ongoing project series, Recordings, dives into the details of transportation systems through experimental drawing performances that attempt to scientifically graph in the quality of a line the experience of human interactions with systems. The works combine drawing, sculpture, and performance to examine the role of systems in cities and how they affect/are engaged by the surrounding communities. Recordings IV is a series of performances and interventions that investigate the Minneapolis and St. Paul Skyway system and how it affects the social structure of the citizens that use it. Hamilton’s work in Recordings aspires to bring public awareness to our reliance on systems and the ways that they affect our daily lives in subconscious ways.
Be sure to check out Timothy’s work along with the other 2015 graduates on Friday May 15th at Public Functionary
MFA Thesis Exhibition and Reception
For more of Timothy’s work:
Timothy Hamilton '15
