Artist Scott Blake, best known for his Bar Code Art (featured previously on BB here and here), has been working on a new project inspired by the events of 9/11. From his site:
Scott Blake’s 9/11 Flipbook, which allows viewers to watch a continuous reenactment of the attack on the Twin Towers, is undoubtedly frivolous and provocative. But the artist’s intention reaches beyond mere provocation by hurting peoples’ sensitivities or debasing their memories. Rather, Blake is interested in conducting research on the disparity of opinions and attitudes towards terrorist acts – a fact that is never discussed in the mainstream media. By recording the polyphony of voices in a book, the artist aims to unravel the dominant narrative surrounding this dramatic event.
Scott has provided the materials on his site for anyone to print out their own, but he’s offering to send free copies to people who contribute essays or YouTube videos to the project. For people who don’t want to contribute, he’s also selling hand made, numbered and signed copies for $25 with a portion of the proceeds going to support Twin Towers Orphan Fund, Fire Department of New York, and International Red Cross.