Nope, not the movie (which I am eager to see 3-D), but Beijing artist Cao Fei. She has some perceptive comments on how people behave in virtual realities like Second Life or her project, RMB City. The more time I spend online, the more I think of it as a virtual reality for myself. My blog is my virtual home. If that makes the picture in the sidebar my avatar, I must find a photo where my hands don’t take up the whole picture.
Art:21 is a documentary series on contemporary visual artists, and this clip comes from season 5, fantasy episode. A part of PBS, the site allows you to watch their content online, but unfortunately season 5 isn’t up yet.
fascinating, especially in the context of the work I’m currently doing concerning choice and identity. I was recently reading up on Chinese gold farmers-game playing and selling gold, health or powers online. Interesting that Fei finds people so true to their offline persona given the options that exist. Virtual food for thought.
It’s true. You think people might choose to explore other options in their new identity..