ARTWORK DETAILS
David Aston
Under the influence of multiple gravities
Pinhole photograph on paper
100 H x 100 W x 0.1 D CM - 101 H x 101 W x 3 D CM framed
2020
FURTHER DETAILS
Under the influence of multiple gravities is part of a larger body of work which explores technological determinism as a force. A force which historically existed in a broader spectrum of social change and reform, but which now, combined with the new forms of capitalism in post digital world, has become the dominant force of social reform.
A force with increasing influence over the shaping of the online world, and as the world becomes increasing online, the human societies that adopt its practices in the shaping of our cities and on and offline interactions.
Whatever you view, in the post-digital age we now live under the influence of multiple gravities. Newtons gravitational force attracting us to our earth and the force of a Vebleneque technological determinism, increasing pulling us towards the the digital and metaverse.
Exhibition update:
2023 - Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition
Link to the RSA
2023 - Instant - The Society of Scottish Artists
https://ssa.viewingrooms.com/viewing-room/10-instant/