RURAL v. URBAN, Perception | Ian Merritt

RURAL v. URBAN, Perception | Ian Merritt

Rural - adjective - in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town

Urban - adjective - in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city

Perception - noun - a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something;
a mental impression

RURAL v. URBAN, Perception is a collection of pieces that create otherworldly landscapes and patterns born from natural and unnatural spaces. The images are intricate in their geometry while simple in their mirrored repetition. These images and videos were filmed and edited from a single image or a single piece of video to create a landscape that neither begins nor ends. Inspired by the natural occurrence of patterns such as fractals and the mind-bending visual cues of too many science fiction films, RURAL v. URBAN, Perception grew out of the simplicity of repeating a single image to create an impossible landscape.

No images have been digitally altered since capture, just mirrored, rotated, flipped, masked, and repeated. None of the video footage has been digitally altered either and all camera moves are practical, not digital.

This exhibition will be held in the Second Floor Galleries of the Evanston Art Center (EAC). Masks are optional but strongly recommended for students, visitors and staff.

Host or Publisher Evanston Art Center