Nam June Paik

          There were a few major thoughts I had while watching the documentary on Nam June Paik. First of all, I was impressed at how diverse of an artist he is. He paints, he sculpts, he performs. It is difficult enough to perfect one art form, but he seems to be able to do everything. He can take any random object, such as a guitar or a television, and transform it into art piece, and that is incredible.
          I also love that all of his pieces are alive. The shots of the hundreds of television screens all stacked on top of each other was the first one that caught my attention. Every image that came on one of the screens was bright and colorful, and the constant changing of the images made the televisions active and alive. I also enjoyed the "Global Groove" Korean dance that the video showed for a short time. The intensity of the music, the bright green background, and the energetic movements of the dancer all combined to make the piece engaging. Also the "Global Groove" TV Cello incorporates television, music, and technological effects to create an interesting piece filled with color and sound. All of these art pieces are so lively that you can't take your eyes off of them. I can clearly see why Nam June Paik is the father of video art.

Above is a picture of the "Electronic Superhighway". I think this piece perfectly embodies Nam June Paik's artistic style because he has taken the technology of television and mixed it with sculpture. The TV's are arranged in a way that creates the image of the continental United States, and the vibrant colors and energy that radiate from this piece captivate the audience and basically embody Nam June Paik's art as a whole.