GARUSH MELKONYAN
The Interview, 2017
3-channel video installation
Curator: Nazareth Karoyan
At the heart of the installation is an interview with the visual TV codes. It is in fact a generative video containing about forty questions and about forty answers. From these data, the software decides in a random manner the order of questions and answers, constantly renewing the interview in an infinite way.
By putting into play the place and the role of the spectator in the work as well as the manner in which the progression of the interview is generated, the artwork questions the shaping of an artifce, be it image or language. The illusion that the images or the support on which they are projected is supposed to be constructed illuminates its own disappearance and leads to perceiving the work as an absurd montage leading to the fight of meaning.
Credits: Kirsten Daniels & Gaëlle Ménard
Camera : Valentine Franc
Sound recording : Zach Barouti
Music : Turzi, Coucou
Camera assistants: Samuel Lecocq, Antoine Granier
Hair & Make Up : Vincent Brière
Styling : Caroline Grout
Assistants : Sarah Nefssa Belhadjali, Basile Pallas, Paola Renard, Dylan Maquet
Technical Manager: Alexander Bochkov
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The role of the Institute for Contemporary Art has been instrumental in organizing this gathering. We are deeply grateful for their collaboration.
The support of the French Institute in Armenia has been essential in making this event possible. Their commitment to cultural dialogue and artistic exchange deeply resonates with the spirit of our festival, and we are truly grateful for their collaboration.
The CyLand Media Art Lab has been one of our cherished partners for many years, and their continued collaboration has brought depth, innovation, and meaningful connection to our festival. We are truly grateful for their creative spirit and unwavering support on this shared artistic journey.
