Evan Roth is an American artist who applies a hacker philosophy to an art practice that visualizes transient moments in public space, online and in popular culture.
2015
The most interesting aspect of these piece besides from the visuals is the audio. It was recorded on location and is created from a device that he built called the ‘ghost box’. It scans radio frequencies and blends the scanning radio static with ambient noises of waves and wind. This allows it to be tied to the place that it is happening. Aesthetically, the color composition of this video is very appealing and monochromatic. The pink tones overall work well with the audio. I dig it.
Internet Cache Portraits series
C-print face mounted on acrylic, dibond backing
2014
This series reminded me of Jason Salavon especially with the use of the internet images. However, the portrait idea is more intentional and interesting than I think a lot of Salavons work is. This is and uncensored stream of images collected through a session of Internet browsing. The series depicts individuals from different countries, occupations and genders, all rendered during the same two week period of time. These algorithmically produced prints act as a contemporary nude, exposing in a generous and open way an individual’s private online interactions. It’s weirdly not personalized and extremely personalized all at the same time.
2014