Started on the 19th Dec 2011, on the verge of the Winter Solstice. A daily documentation of the day; the objective – a photographic image as a momentary reminder. Photographic media as documentation, elaboration of research, or aesthetic medium.
Photographic media as documentation, elaboration of research, or aesthetic medium. free, market, forest (03.2011) Regions of Thought (Daylight) (09.2010)
“Facial recognition was the source of motivation behind the creation of eigenfaces. For this use, eigenfaces have advantages over other techniques available, such as the system’s speed and efficiency. Using eigenfaces is very fast, and able to functionally operate on lots of faces in very little time. Unfortunately, this type of facial recognition does have [...]
Experiments with aural spaces. FLESH OF THE SENSIBLE (MA Show Sound Test 08.2011) A sound installation collage, developed whilst researching methods and ideas for an embodied experience within an exhibition. Using sound to invoke sensations and thoughts connected to paintings. “In primordial perception, Merleau-Ponty writes, subject and object, noesis and noema, are blurred to the [...]
By Duncan Hopkins on January 28, 2012
I have dabbled in digital music a few times over the years, mainly in 2004 and 2009. I have renamed the project hypertheta and developed new artwork based on recent photography and areas of research. The work, along with examples of sound ideas for installation are now on Soundcloud. You can listen to the pieces on the music page of this site.
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By Duncan Hopkins on December 22, 2011
22.12.2011 (Footage: 12.2010, Cornwall, UK. Music: ‘Winter Solstice’ by Thema [© D.J.Hopkins 12.2009])
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By Duncan Hopkins on December 19, 2011
A new project; started on the 19th Dec 2011, on the verge of the Winter Solstice. A daily documentation of the day; the objective – a photographic image as a momentary reminder. http://www.duncanhopkins.net/portfolio/photographs/
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By Duncan Hopkins on October 11, 2011
That evening, unexpectedly, I suddenly noticed that one of my paintings had been selected for the ‘Art Of The Day’ by Saatchi Online… To view: ‘Art Of The Day’ To view my Saatchi Online page: http://www.saatchionline.com/duncanhopkins Saatchi Online Blog
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By Duncan Hopkins on September 26, 2011
Sleep Edge from Duncan Hopkins on Vimeo.
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By Duncan Hopkins on September 21, 2011
This performance is a brief improvised event. It is the dystopian rave. It is the fixed grin of the cordoned-off fool. It is the confinement of the village idiot, and every village needs that freedom fighter. Son Of Light from Duncan Hopkins on Vimeo.
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By Duncan Hopkins on August 7, 2011
The UCF MA Show website is now live. I have designed it to showcase each graduating student, and the graphic design will be echoed in the catalogue and other publicity material. View at: http://www.thiswillmakeyouhuman.co.uk/
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By Duncan Hopkins on August 1, 2011
The UCF MA Show website is a comprehensive introduction to each of the individual artists involved in the show, and with details of the event and location. Design: Initial prototype design, developed into final install. I designed the logo, fonts and colour scheme, and these were echoed in the catalogue and other publicity material developed [...]
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By Duncan Hopkins on July 29, 2011
“In primordial perception, Merleau-Ponty writes, subject and object, noesis and noema, are blurred to the point of disappearing into one sole “intentional fabric,” namely, the “flesh of the sensible.” Rather than claiming that the body extracts the emotional essence of things, we should instead speak of a single reverberation out of which perception, gesture, painting, [...]
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By Duncan Hopkins on May 25, 2011
Do not use maps until your journey is over.
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By Duncan Hopkins on March 8, 2011
Presentation of paintings, artwork, research, sketchbooks and mock-ups for Evaluation at the end of T2. Work produced since December 2010. Displayed as an exhibition to explore the effectiveness, relationships and professionalism of images. [hana-flv-player video="http://www.duncanhopkins.net/wp-content/video/eval.flv" width="640" height="365" description="UCF MAFA Evaluation 07.03.2011" clickurl="http://www.duncanhopkins.net/new-work/video/ucf-mafa-evaluation-studio-walkthrough/" clicktarget="_self" player="3" autoplay="false" loop="false" autorewind="true" splashimage="http://www.duncanhopkins.net/wp-content/video/screens/eval-screen.jpg" /]
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By Duncan Hopkins on February 21, 2011
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Time, motion, place, identity codes, etc. free, market, forest Artist Book (01.2011) Prototype. An experimental project researching artist’s books, materials and flexible narrative. Additional research to the Woodland paintings. Materials: Cardboard, watercolour paper, printer paper, copier paper, acetate, inkjet, charcoal, gold leaf. Pages: 12 Dimensions: 307 x 220 x 8mm Edition: 1 DIFFICULTY AND RESONANCE: [...]
Photographic media as documentation, elaboration of research, or aesthetic medium. Eigenface Project “Facial recognition was the source of motivation behind the creation of eigenfaces. For this use, eigenfaces have advantages over other techniques available, such as the system’s speed and efficiency. Using eigenfaces is very fast, and able to functionally operate on lots of faces [...]
By Duncan Hopkins on February 6, 2010
You are invited to ‘Meet The Artists’ on February 21st between 2-4pm, at The Little Gallery On The Farm. This is an ideal opportunity to talk to the artists about their work and projects, and to browse the gallery to see all the wonderful work available.
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Games with electronica – rhythm, trance, ambience, samples, sound, and distortion . hypertheta – fathom Written and recorded Dec. 2009. All tracks © Duncan Hopkins / Hypertheta 2009 All tracks here are 256kbps mp3. hypertheta – people are software Written and recorded between Beltane and Lammas 2004. All tracks © Duncan Hopkins / Hypertheta 2004 [...]
If you would like to discuss the possibility of exhibiting the artist’s work, please use the . Current Exhibitions 25 Nov 2011 – present PZ Gallery Winter Show, 7 Coinagehall Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4AY. Nov 2011 – present ‘Arts And Crafts For Winter’ mixed show, Mounts Bay Contemporary, 30 Cornwall Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 [...]
A very small selection of digital artwork. 2003 – 2009 < Drawings
