Interesting Video Artist

Mark O'Connell

I chose this artist because I really enjoyed the simplicity and the ability that he gives the viewer to bring their own experience into the imagery. He almost creates a sense of meditation that he feels and wants to share with others through his videos. The compositions and use of color is really interesting to me. I mostly enjoy his still camera position while all of the action and long slices of time are taking place away from the camera. I believe that this passage of time is important to the work to further the concept of slowing down and stepping back from all of the action around you and really looking at what is happening. I also believe that the music contributes a great deal to the mood that O'Connell wants to share, and I think it is important to realize that he creates his own music for his videos.

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