Stange Gallery

Gallery Room 22

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Dumb Pollock

Gypsy Bitch

Spic

Whitey Pig

Construction 22:  WALLS OF INTOLERANCE
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...consists of a series of four 'computer poems' created by Ken
Stange:
         01-Wall 1:  Dumb Pollock
         02-Wall 2:  Gypsy Bitch
         03-Wall 3:  Spic
         04-Wall 4:  Whitey Pig 

WALLS OF INTOLERANCE was completed on 25 November 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 metaphor is obvious.  Paradoxically, intolerance is
on the increase more because of the alleged sensitivity of the
so-called politically correct than because of the activities
of traditional racists and nutbars.  We live in an age where
the expression "zero tolerance" is blandly accepted, an age
where we construct walls with reckless abandon but only worry
about what is scribbled on them.

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. 
    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

                                                --November 1995  

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