Brian Knep, soulful communicator.

I've been browsing different sources on the internet for articles and information on the artist who will be visiting us next Tuesday, Brian Knep.  He creates interactive pieces with video technology in which the viewer alters a preexisting image. This is not by any means unimpressive, but also not anything that I have not seen before.  He has a series of projections called the "Healing" project that really interests me. When someone interacts with the space the organic cellular shapes divide sharply as if they are being wounded and then once the interruption is over they slowly try to seal together again, but the impression is still apparent. The colors are bright and the cellular forms are almost reminiscent of a lava-lamp. The image is constantly changing. 

To me, what really makes his work special is the thought process behind what the interaction means. In one interview, Knep describes his idea of blending the mathematical logistics of machines with aspects of human nature such as the desire to come together. He calls this "soulful communication" which really struck me as worth noting. He is obviously very technology oriented, but he brings a great deal of human condition into New Media. I'm very interested to see what his presentation will be.