Stange Gallery

Gallery Room 24

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Wet Silk

Party Blanket

Nasty Drapes

Construction 24:  FABRIC TRIPTYCH
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...consists of a series of three 'computer poems' created by Ken
Stange:
         Fabric1:  Wet Silk
         Fabric2:  Party Blanket
         Fabric3:  Nasty Drapes

FABRIC TRIPTYCH was completed on 1 May 1996.

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 320
by 640.
    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 is, reading from left to right, a look at
the fabric of sensuality from the sublime through the mundane
to the sordid.    

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

                                                --May 1996  

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