Trecartin's work is known for its overwhelming, maximalist aesthetic and its exploration of identity, performance, and the impact of technology on communication. I-Be Area captures the accelerated, fragmented, and often chaotic nature of online communication and social interaction.
Born: 1981, Webster, Texas, USA
Nationality: American
Style: Post-Internet Art, Video Art
Influences: Internet culture, reality television, queer culture
Major Exhibitions: "I-Be Area" (2007), "A Family Finds Entertainment" (2004), "Any Ever" (2010)
Quote: "I'm interested in the way technology is affecting our sense of self."
I-Be Area is a frenetic, hyper-saturated video featuring a cast of characters speaking in a fragmented, often nonsensical language, engaging in bizarre and exaggerated performances. The video is heavily edited with digital effects.
