John Gerrard
Irish
Born 1974
Lives and works in Vienna, Austria and Dublin, Ireland
John Gerrard is a multimedia artist who is best known for creating virtual sculptures that unfold in real time through sophisticated simulations. Using technologies like satellite data, 3D scanning, and motion capture, Gerrard constructs algorithmic environments with dynamic choreographies, realistic day-night cycles, and continuously rendered frames. His work challenges conventional notions of time-based media, offering a critical exploration of the visible and hidden forces shaping contemporary life. Blending technological precision with introspective scenes reminiscent of Beckett’s minimalism, Gerrard invites viewers to engage with the intricate logic and meaning of his perpetually evolving virtual worlds.
John Gerrard
Irish
Born 1974
Lives and works in Vienna, Austria and Dublin, Ireland
John Gerrard is a multimedia artist who is best known for creating virtual sculptures that unfold in real time through sophisticated simulations. Using technologies like satellite data, 3D scanning, and motion capture, Gerrard constructs algorithmic environments with dynamic choreographies, realistic day-night cycles, and continuously rendered frames. His work challenges conventional notions of time-based media, offering a critical exploration of the visible and hidden forces shaping contemporary life. Blending technological precision with introspective scenes reminiscent of Beckett’s minimalism, Gerrard invites viewers to engage with the intricate logic and meaning of his perpetually evolving virtual worlds.
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© 2025 Kanbas. Any images or other visual representations of artworks are © their respective Artist or Estate, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Kanbas. Any images or other visual representations of artworks are © their respective Artist or Estate, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.