Written by Michela Pilo
|
Aug 03, 2006 at 08:24 PM |
In several of Shilpa Gupta’s recent works the artist herself pops up as the protagonist on websites and videos dressed up in clothes made out of military camouflage fabric. A style that has become popular, first in the West, since the ‘War on Terror’ campaign, and more recently, spilling East onto the streets outside her home in Mumbai. In shops just two blocks from where Shilpa Gupta lives the camouflage gear is available in plenty. All under the slogan ‘Camouflage makes you feel Cool and Terror is quite Cool.’ This military masquerade occurs as well in her first interactive video installation, ‘Untitled’, that she made in 2005 which is presented at ZeroOne San Jose. For the outside of the exhibition container the artists chose to cover it, commensurate with her style of clothing, with the battle ship camouflage technique called ‘dazzle painting.’ |
Last Updated ( Aug 03, 2006 at 08:24 PM )
|