Graffiti Analysis
makes visible the unseen movements of graffiti writers in the creation of a tag. Motion tracking, computer vision technology, and a custom C++ application are used to record and analyze a graffiti writer.s pen movement over time. These gestures are processed to produce algorithmically-generated digital projections that appear in motion on the surfaces of buildings in New York City. Relationships are created between analog and digital graffiti styles, forming a link among traditional graffiti, experimental street art, and new media. Graffiti is re-presented in the language of information analysis, offering a system for greater understanding of a highly coded form of creative expression.
movement by: HELL, JESUS SAVES, AVONE, & KATSU
pixels by: fi5e
audio by: Mum
If you are interested in reading more click here to download .pdf document (6.5mb). There is also an article in the NY Daily News which can read here.
Huge thanks go out to:
HELL, JESUS SAVES, AVONE and KATSU for their time, trust, and open mindedness. Zach Lieberman who served as advisor, creative inspiration, code guru, and who I believe to have coined the term "projection bombing". Lady fi5e, FONG, GARB, and THEO for shooting video and help with the mobile division. Chris and Bao for help in developing the motion capture code.
All photos taken by fi5e and published under Creative Commons (Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike). For complete collection of photos view the urban_data flickr site.
makes visible the unseen movements of graffiti writers in the creation of a tag. Motion tracking, computer vision technology, and a custom C++ application are used to record and analyze a graffiti writer.s pen movement over time. These gestures are processed to produce algorithmically-generated digital projections that appear in motion on the surfaces of buildings in New York City. Relationships are created between analog and digital graffiti styles, forming a link among traditional graffiti, experimental street art, and new media. Graffiti is re-presented in the language of information analysis, offering a system for greater understanding of a highly coded form of creative expression.
movement by: HELL, JESUS SAVES, AVONE, & KATSU
pixels by: fi5e
audio by: Mum
If you are interested in reading more click here to download .pdf document (6.5mb). There is also an article in the NY Daily News which can read here.
Huge thanks go out to:
HELL, JESUS SAVES, AVONE and KATSU for their time, trust, and open mindedness. Zach Lieberman who served as advisor, creative inspiration, code guru, and who I believe to have coined the term "projection bombing". Lady fi5e, FONG, GARB, and THEO for shooting video and help with the mobile division. Chris and Bao for help in developing the motion capture code.
All photos taken by fi5e and published under Creative Commons (Attribution - NonCommercial - ShareAlike). For complete collection of photos view the urban_data flickr site.