While life doesn't literally "datamosh" in the same way digital video does, we can explore this intriguing metaphor to understand how biological processes might parallel the concept of datamoshing. Genetic Recombination: Similar to how datamoshing blends frames of video, genetic recombination during sexual reproduction mixes genetic material from two parents. Example: The creation of unique individuals through the combination of parental DNA. Horizontal Gene Transfer: This process, common in bacteria, can be seen as a form of "biological datamoshing" where genetic information is transferred between unrelated organisms. Example: Bacteria acquiring antibiotic resistance genes from other species. Epigenetic Changes: Like how datamoshing alters the expected flow of video data, epigenetic modifications can change gene expression without altering the DNA sequence. Example:...
The concept of organic matter and life "circuit bending" is an intriguing analogy that draws parallels between electronic circuit bending and biological processes. While organic systems don't literally circuit bend in the same way electronic devices do, we can explore this metaphor to understand how life and organic matter can exhibit similar principles of modification, adaptation, and unexpected outcomes. Genetic Mutations: Similar to how circuit bending introduces unexpected changes in electronic circuits, genetic mutations can cause unpredictable changes in organisms. Example: The random mutation that led to blue eyes in humans about 6,000-10,000 years ago. Epigenetic Modifications: Like adding new connections in circuit bending, epigenetic changes can alter gene expression without changing the DNA sequence. Example: Environmental factors influencing...
I. Early Precursors and Influences (1910s-1960s) Dadaism and Surrealism (1910s-1930s): These avant-garde movements embraced chance, randomness, and the subversion of artistic norms, laying philosophical groundwork for glitch art. Example: Marcel Duchamp's "The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even" (1915-1923) incorporated chance operations and "errors" in its creation. Luigi Russolo (1913): Italian Futurist whose work with noise music and manifesto "The Art of Noises" pioneered the appreciation of non-traditional sounds in art. Example: Russolo's "Intonarumori" instruments created unconventional, often harsh sounds that challenged musical norms. John Cage (1950s): American composer who embraced chance and ambient sounds in his work. Example: "4'33"" (1952), a silent piece that made audience members aware of ambient sounds, challenging the definition of music. William S....
Mutation and Variation Natural Evolution: In nature, genetic mutations introduce variations in organisms. These random changes in DNA can lead to new traits, some beneficial, others neutral or detrimental. Glitch Art: Glitches in digital systems act like mutations, introducing unexpected variations in the original data or image. Just as in nature, these "mutations" can produce a wide range of effects, from subtle changes to dramatic transformations. Example: The datamoshing technique in video glitch art, where keyframes are removed, creates unexpected visual "mutations" as frames blend into each other, similar to how genetic material might combine in unpredictable ways. Natural Selection and Artistic Curation Natural Evolution: Environmental pressures select for traits that enhance survival and reproduction, shaping species over time....
