Smooth Punk
Video, 2023
About the artwork
When drum machines were invented, for many years they were considered poor imitations of real drums. It wasn’t until Kraftwerk and the proto-punk band Suicide came along, did musicians shed this type of representational thinking, and were able to see a drum machine as its own instrument. The word punk in this context is a reference to breaking away from defining things by representations of the past, and instead recognizing things for what they can actually do in the present.
Audio explanation
Listen to Jason Hsu discuss this work.
Jason Hsu, residing in Philadelphia, is an artist with an extensive background in freelance film and video production. His skill set encompasses various roles, from physical production to compositing and animation.
Hsu has focused on a multifaceted artistic exploration that converges drawing, photography, and 3D animation. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence tools, he seeks to integrate traditional artistic elements with cutting-edge technologies.