BLOG PROMPT THREE: Interactivity – Audience Participation
241543903 (2009) by David Horvitz and Glyphiti (2001) by Andy Deck
PLEASE ANSWER BY POSTING COMMENTS.
1. Both of these works rely on the participation of strangers. Take some time to draw in Glyphiti and/or follow artist David Horvitz's instructions.
2. Watch the results. Google "241543903" to look at images from around the world and watch one of the time-lapse videos of people interacting with Glyphiti.
3. Discuss these experiences. How do you feel about participating in an online art project?
Glyphiti (2001)
Glyphiti has been described as "an artistic experiment in extending the reaches of public art." Among
other issues, New York media artist Andy Deck is concerned with
interactivity and participation, in opposition to passive consumption.
The "About" page offers some insight into the artist's goals. It's also
where you'll find links to video clips.
Glyphiti by Andy Deck: http://artcontext.org/glyphiti/
241543903 (2009)
In 2009, New York based conceptual artist David Horvitz posted daily
'instructions' to his tumblr account. Instructions as artwork have a
history that can be traced back at least to Fluxxus artists of the 60's
and 70's. Many conceptual artists involve the viewer in making art –
moving creative encounters outside of the walls of institutions like
museums and galleries, and embracing the role of chance in the ultimate
outcome of the work.
241543903 by David Horvitz: no url, just google 24154903
In this work of art, I think it was interesting and it felt like playing a game or a challenge rather than looking at an art piece at a museum. Using participation as an aspect of art is a very unique method of all art forms you can think of. Participation in art can benefit the artist themselves because the audience is actively involved in your piece that you have innovated or created. It can create a connection between artist and audience in a new perspective in a different way of all the other art methods used (traditional, collaboration, appropriation, and much more).
ReplyDeleteIt really took me too long to understand what to do on GLYPHITI, and it was pretty fun and retro- especially fun when I saw my little drawing in the corner with all the other work. And, though cryptic, the 241543903 photos are fun, like a little internet secret that everyone was in on and a "if ya know, ya know" meme. I think its an old but similar version of doing an internet challenge where you are asked to partake in something. In terms of art, collaborative art pieces are easier to gain emotion from since it shows a reflection of humanity in a way with the number of people and community. I think it also lets the audience be the artist and create a basic intro into art. Reminds me of the old cave painting with tens of hands on the wall from early humans coming together and leaving their mark. I do worry about the lack of identity we would have to show if we went extinct and our technology was not saved in the same way physical media is.
ReplyDeleteLooking at and interacting with Glyphiti (2001) by Andy Deck was an interesting experience because at first, I didn’t know how to navigate through the website. Once I found my way to the window with the many different squares, I clicked through images. It wasn't till about 10 images in that I realized I could edit the pixels on the images. This made me feel like I was interacting and participating in the art itself. After this, I made it to the page where there were many different links and sources to visit. It was very interesting to look at and read the different combinations of information. For 241543903 (2009) by David Horvitz, it felt less interactive for me personally, but I enjoyed seeing how others added to the prompt. It was really cool to see how people all across the world took part in this art, and it was interesting to see how “viral” challenges differ today.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first opened the Glyphiti website, I did not understand its intent. However, as I explored it, I really enjoyed how interactive it was. It took me a while to understand that I could draw my own pixels on the squares. The left serves as the viewing space while the right is the canvas, where you can draw. To me, this website reminded me of a gallery, with every square being its own canvas and all the squares making up a gallery wall. For the other, 241543903, the artwork felt less interactive for me. There were pictures of people with their heads in freezers that showed up, but other photos also showed up. I had images of clamp stock photos and fridge parts. This made the piece feel less interactive because the art was not solely what showed up for me. It was still a fun experience to see all these different people take part in a funny trend.
ReplyDeleteParticipating in Glyphiti was a really fun and inspiring experience. I enjoyed seeing how everyone interacts with the freedom of art in their own unique way. It makes me want to push to try ideas I wouldn't have explored on my own. Even though it's online, it still feels extremely collaborative especially seeing multiple blocks making up one bigger image. Being a part of this creative community was extremely fun. Regarding the heads in freezers, I honestly don't know what to say besides that I thought it was hilarious.
ReplyDeleteWith the Glyphiti, I was surprised to find out that it's still interactive to this day. I was also surprised that it looked as good as it did, and happy to know people have actually put work into their contribution. I love the concept of this one, and it felt really cool to be able to so easily be a part of it and see successful experimental art. It’s also cool to think about how many different people have added to it, and what kinds of people might still be contributing now. I thought the second one, 241543903, was pretty funny. The internet can be an interesting place, so it's refreshing to see people using it as a way to bring others together in a comedic and light hearted way.
ReplyDeleteWhen I tried the Glyphiti, I thought it was chaotic at first because I didn't know what I was doing, but once I released I could actually add to the artwork, it felt rewarding to see my small piece mixed in with everyone else’s. It does remind me that art doesn’t have to be polished or done by one expert but it can also be something collective, built out of random marks and contributions. I thought it was funny to see people from all over the world participating in the same quirky instruction.
ReplyDeleteIt felt more like being part of an inside joke than an art piece at first, but I think thats exactly makes it art the shared experiences and creativity that comes out of something so simple.
With Glyphiti, I liked that I could just add something small and it immediately became part of a bigger piece with strangers. It made me feel like my little contribution actually mattered, even though I had no control over how it would look after. It felt kind of freeing to not “own” the final image, but instead just be part of a collective creation.
ReplyDeleteWith 241543903, I thought it was wild how such a random instruction, "putting your head in a freezer" spread around the world. Looking at the search results, it’s funny but also kind of powerful, because it shows how people will follow along and create art together without even knowing each other.
I really enjoyed clicking through Glyphiti! It was a unique and exciting way to interact with art. I enjoyed the gallery aspect, but also how you can further it by adding your own art and touches. It reminds me of ArtSparks in the Speed Museum. Through interaction and collaborative creativity, we can create stronger pieces and gain a deeper understanding of human expression.
ReplyDeleteI felt inspired by 241543903, not only by the collaborative aspect and the use of social networking to create an incredible piece, but also by the incorporation of different images and elements of human life. People from around the world were able to connect and interact with this piece, which is a beautiful manifestation of art and human connection, with a deep sense of nostalgia rooted in it.
With this Glyphti web project, I feel it highlights participation and the way people contribute to artwork. Through drawing and watching the time-lapse, it becomes a user-based creation where the hosting of the site truly serves as the online art, while the visuals evolve based on who is creating the pixel-based imagery. Additionally, users can select particular sections of artwork, much like a quilt, where all the pieces come together to form a cohesive whole with various cultural images and symbols. This creates something I believe is representative of the web—an amalgamation of global communication. It feels like a consciousness of imagery and symbols, blending artwork with references to both media and real-world and digital experiences, all edited by users. I really appreciate this collaborative use of an online space.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of participating in an online art project. Glyphiti made me think of the evolution of online forums that have evolved from text to images. Something about online content in an anonymous setting makes someone feel that they can fight imperfection and act like a kid again. These images remind me of the early 2000s and drawings I'd see on my DSi.
ReplyDeleteInstead of an artist having to stay confined to the region they're in, they have accessibility to share their skills with the world. The 241543903 movement is a way for humanity to be united doing something silly. As we look at this trend in 2025, it makes me feel like we're looking through a lens at simpler times where we found joy and humor in life's simplest pleasures.
I like how interactive this art trend is! I was confused at first - seeing everyones head inside a freezer. I felt like I was missing out on an inside job. I enjoyed seeing the different variations of this piece and how everyone put their own spin on it. I also think this trend could be spread globally as many people have freezers. With Glyphiti, I think its main draw is that its interactive and everyone can come together as a community to make cute, funny art.
ReplyDeleteI love the "Glyphiti" website because of the interactiveness the audience can have. At first, I was just clicking on the images and thought it was cool how some of them were put together to make a bigger piece. I realized then that you could draw on the images and your changes would be saved. I think the idea is really amazing and I feel like it is something I have never seen before! The 241543903 was really fascinating and I love the idea of tagging your image with the same tag. It creates an online community in a sense which is great!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first made an edit on Glyphiti, I didn't expect it to actually change the image permanently. The time lapse so interesting to see how truly everyone's additions were affected by the previous ones. In the January 2025 one there was a small trend in a corner where people kept adding more box patterns. Its a small glimpse at how intertwined we are as a society and how much we affect one another even if we don't realize it. For 241543903 it was so entertaining to see everyone's take on this assignment. It was also a little funny to see the images of other media talking about 241543903 telling people to google this number and why with no explanation that its an art project, making it seem more like an odd conspiracy.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed adding to the another idioms for animals, and found the rabbit holes you can fall into in Glyphiti were insane, I somehow ended up in PayPal for donations. The website is very interesting to see all the changes made over time, and the logs of years of different art. I though the 241543903 trend was interesting and a little confusing, but loved the aspect of simple humor and community.
ReplyDeleteExperiencing these projects and figruing them out was a bit hard. But meaningful though. Participating as a stranger made it feel less about skill and more about being part of something collective, even if only briefly. There was a sense of connection in knowing my small action joined many others online, while also accepting that my contribution could disappear or be changed at any time.
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