I'm a mediartist, sculptor with a background in philosophy. My interest is to bridge the fields of theory and practice. Videoblogging is for me an exciting tool to bridge the gap.
Living in ever bigger cities and urban spaces has made nature become a particularly important visual topic of my artistic practice. The simple view from the rear window of my sister's house, shows nothing but nature; as boring and suspenseful as it can get. As a reminder of what my sister can see every day, I recorded her rear window view over the course of 1 year with 1 picture each day. The outcome is a piece about time, nature, and change. Very peaceful, no sound.
“Teachable Moments” is a series of podcasts, short movies, slide shows, animations, and stories representing moments in which we experienced learning in surprising or unexpected ways. Originated as a class assignment for a studio course in art education, “Teachable Moments” continues to record unique and unpredicted incidents of learning. This episode with Pau Atela, Professor of Mathematiks who talks about his newly found interest in drawing, marks the beginning of this series. A Project by R...
[This is a preview version of a movie which has been produced for an exhibition.] Dust, Dirt, and Scratches is a movie about the obsession of cleaning up.It shows the process of digitally retouching an image which is full of stains and scratches in Photoshop. The cursor turns into a wiping cloth and broom. Guided by an invisible hand, it touches the image in sections to remove stains till the spotty image becomes plain. - Recorded as a screen-cast, the movie serves as a tutorial as well as a d...
Atlas is the Greek God and Titan who led the rebellion against Zeus for which he was condemned to bear the heavens upon his shoulders. The story has it that he became the personification of endurance. The short video picks up on the ancient legend and continues a series of trials, tribulations, and enactments by the Austrian sculptor and media artist Richard Jochum. The artist is digging his way through the territory of Greek mythology. ;Atlas
Ken Allen provides tutorials and a blog (kenallennews.com) about digital imaging and digital printing technologies as a service to his clients and to the public on a regular basis.
Welded silverware, installation & performance, 2009-2010. Collaborative Silverware is an installation and performance piece for 2 performer, 1 table, 2 plates, elongated silverware and food. The 36 inch-spoons, forks and knives will prove themselves to be too long to feed oneself individually; the two performers will have to feed each other. Conceived and directed by Richard Jochum; performed by Jessica Sugerman and William Penrose.
How to Create and Maintain a Blogsite as an Artist's Website. A tutorial by Richard Jochum