Stange Gallery

Gallery Room 21

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This Is

This Is A

This Is A P

This Is A Po

This Is A Poe

This Is A Poem

Construction 21:  THIS IS A POEM
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...consists of a series of six 'computer poems' created by Ken
Stange:
         01-This is
         02-This is a
         03-This is a P
         04-This is a Po
         05-This is a Poe
         06-This is a Poem

THIS IS A POEM was completed on 20 October 1995.

GENERAL INFO:
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    The series can be viewed by any '.GIF' viewer.  However,
accurate display of the work requires a computer system that has
the ability to display 256 colour images at a resolution of 640
by 480.
    The images may be freely distributed but are copyrighted to
Ken Stange, who sincerely requests that they not be modified.

SPECIFIC INFO:
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    The images in this series are puns on the titles (which are
a progression from "This Is" {existence} to "This Is A Poem"
{creation}.  In existential terms this is a play on the old
saw about existence preceding essence.)
    There are some things to note.  The initial image was
evolved from an image of a nebula.  Two poets appear along
the way:  Li Po and Edgar Allen Poe.  The ultimate image is
erotic.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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    Ken Stange is a Canadian poet, novelist, and visual artist
with a strong interest in science and computers.  His newest
book is Advice To Travellers (Penumbra Press, Fall 1994).  His
computer art and poetry has been shown in juried shows and
published in literary and art periodicals.  A collection of this
art (A SMOOTHER PEBBLE) is scheduled for publication by Carleton
University Press in the fall of 1995. 
    He is interested in the interface between the visual and
literary arts, and considers the computer the most appropriate
medium with which to explore this colourful 'gray' area.  He
calls these pieces 'poems' because they contain important textual
elements.   He has also published programs and articles in
computer magazines.  He is interested in corresponding with
anyone who shares his interest in the relationship of literature
and art and science.  Send email to: KENS@EINSTEIN.UNIPISSING.CA

                                                  --October 1995  

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