Stange Gallery

Gallery Room 23

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Daughter: Katherine

Wife: Ursula

Son: Christiaan

Construction 23:  FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY
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...consists of a series of three 'computer poems' created by Ken
Stange:
         XmasKATE.gif:  Daughter Katherine
         XMasURS.gif:   Wife Ursula
         XMasCHRI.gif:  Son Christiaan

FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY was completed on 24 December 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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    This triptych was a Christmas present for my family, so
I think the sentimentality is reasonable given the seasonal
context -- and the intense sentiment I feel for my wife and
our two children.    

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 last
book was 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 Penumbra
Press in 1996. 
    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@FACULTY.UNIPISSING.CA

                                                --December 1996  

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