Emma Charles
Fragments on Machines*
- 2013*This is an excerpt. The film was available for viewing until October 4th.
Fragments on Machines reveals the physical framework and materiality of the Internet, a vast network often thought and spoken about solely in abstract terms. Adopting the title from Marx’s Grundrisse, The Fragment On Machines, in which the material and immaterial are discussed in relation to labour. Taking New York City as its central focus, the film observes the evolution of architecture in the city to accommodate the material nodes and connectors that comprise the physical manifestation of the “virtual” world.
Emma Charles (London, 1985) is an artist working in film, photography and sound. She studied Photography at the Royal College of Art in London and is currently studying at the National Film and Television School.
Playing with the blurred lines between documentary and fiction, her work often explores different forms of invisibilities, and Charles is often drawn to subjects which are concealed, hidden or out of reach, whether that be the physical space of invisible technologies or more ethereal notions of the unseen. Her practice has developed in recent years to explore the different ways technology and geology intersect. Exploring the realm of rare earth minerals, media archeology and deep time, with a particular focus on nuclear cultures.
Digital Series #1
CON GRAZIA
- Alex Murray
- Nicholas Korody
- Emma Charles
- Hashdox / Egor Kraft
- Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman
- Do Not Research
- Dana Dawud
- Jacob Broms Engblom
- Miglė Vyčinaitė
- New Scenario
- Rustan Söderling
- Alex Declino
Mediations; the infrastructure of our digital existence, the pervasive reach of surveillance, the fluidity of online identity, and the boundless possibilities of world-building. Each pixel, line of code, and digital construct serves as both canvas and commentary. The virtual bleeds seamlessly into the real, illuminating the myriad ways in which technology shapes, distorts, and enriches our lives.
Throughout our platform, we feature a rotating selection of works from artists at various stages of their careers, each bringing a unique perspective to the digital conversation. Despite their diverse methods and expressions, these artists share a common goal: to transcend traditional art world structures and engage audiences on new, digital terms. Each segment begins with a contribution from a theorist or platform that has significantly influenced the discourse around the theme, setting the stage for the artistic explorations that follow. These introductions, whether in the form of talks, readings, or essays, are not just preludes; they are integral parts of the narrative we weave. They provide context, provoke thought, and invite critical engagement. By integrating these contributions into our web interface, we ensure that each segment is both engaging and accessible, creating a rich, ongoing archive that serves as a resource for future exploration.
A journey through the digital—a slice of binary space where the boundaries of the real are constantly being redrawn, and where every work is an invitation to see the digital realm anew. As you navigate our platform, we hope you find it a space for both discovery and reflection. Here, art and technology converge, illuminating the complexities of our interconnected world.
This project is made possible with the support of the Swedish Art Council.
