MYTHINFORMATION
FANZINE
MYTHINFORMATION
AT THE POWELL RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
JANUARY - APRIL 2024
A LOOK INTO OUR EYES THE DREAM MACHINE WITH GYSIN, BURROUGHS, ANTHONY, CLEOPATRA “In this chaos, the dream machine, a creation of Brion Gysin, flickered into the narrative. A device engineered to manipulate the viewer's perception, it stood as a testament to Gysin's fascination with altering reality. This visioning he shared with William Burroughs as they ate a Naked Lunch. In the midst of the tragedy, it was a mirage of hope, a glimpse into an alternate realm where the destruction of knowledge could be reversed.” CHATGPT (with tweaks) 8.5”x13” print from Photoshop composition featuring a photo of Gysin and Burroughs staring into the Dream Machine with Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra sharing the vision. Richard Burton’s shoulder and goblet can be seen.
THE BURNING OF THE ANCIENT LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA Clay tablets, papyrus scrolls; where are they now? The age of paper, having reached it’s zenith, lingers on like a beloved elder. Some may say this pile of scraps resembles our local dying paper mill. This may also be true. Enjoy the sunset however you can. Mill screen, spray paint, wood scraps from my shop (including an old ironing board, rolling pin, and a childs school desk) plus styrofoam.
The Tower of Aged Celluloid My first film strip weaving is rather long and intricate. 35/16/8mm film strips of “The Losers”, ocean wonders documentary, home movies.
HERE DWELLING THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE You Can you tell the story of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" using only emojis? ChatGPT 🧙♂️📚🔮🚰🧹😅🌊🔥🌪️🧹😱🧙♂️✨🪄🧹🔥🌊🛑😰🧙♂️😅✋🔮🔚 35mm film from the movie trailer of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, steel hoop, wood frames.
ANCIENT FINDS ON HOP FILTERS the indecisive avatars discovered in ancient stoney cave there was a temple of the latter day fonts cuneiform was calling the vibrational masters it was written: the i is upside down the why is unknown Discarded beer filters, India ink.
OUR TURN TO WATCH Hooded shell entities #1 and #2 Defunct mediums Hazardous Helpers? Do they guard? Are they wary? 35MM FILM, melted car windshield
HOLLYWOOD PYRAMID (On a basis for understanding they built an “Empire of their own”) Who built the pyramids? Who built Hollywood? Another monument to a vanishing medium A stoic sentinel of the changing glamours. 35mm film, old veneer from a child’s school desk.
AZTECHGOREAN MASKS AND THE HANDS OF TRUNCATED INFORMATION In rarified climes of florescent caves A culture was made Information was saved Profiles were dealt With hand shakes Unfelt Cardboard computer packing, clear vinyl gloves filled with shredded documents, foam core.
MONUMENT TO CO-WORKERS Fight forward Anyone can lead Anyone can follow This work is dedicated to environmental supergroup LET’S TALK TRASH (Please feel free to contribute a brief message with the attached pencil) The former working desk of LTT made by artist for LTT in 2018. 35mm film from “The Long Kiss Goodnight”, 16mm film from “The Reluctant Dragon”, blue mill screen, and transferred ink.
PREGNANT PLASTIC what child is born plastic from this child is born… Waterborne plastic marine debris. Shout-out to Ocean Legacy Foundation!
I FACE THEE STOCHASTIC PARROT frozen prompt holding still for the gazing see clear see clear 35mm movie film strips
TOWER OF BABEL “Communication technology is putting us firmly in the roll of building that tower of language wherein “the people are one, with one tongue” with the satellites placing us firmly in the heavens. If or When this all collapses, what stories will be told of its rise and demise? “Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the Lord did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the Lord scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth." KJVBOT 10”X18” print from DALL-E-2 derived images composed with Photoshop in found picture frame.
VOLCANO OF KNOWLEDGE Thee Stochastic Phoenix is born again In a quickening loop To a constant state of burning. Enter and dwell My house is your house. Is my house your house? This Mantra: i meditate while i move through life through me moves life. i mediate as i move through life through me moves life. immediate i move through life through me moves life. 35mm and 16mm film, wood frame.
WINDSHIELD SPIRIT CHILD Before she was born many miles were driven staring through her skin Melted car windshield. Special thanks to Arabella and family!
BEHOLD THE HOLDER The prize Possessor of the Timeless Treasure with Joy Enraptured we shall build that temple of Fulfillment 2’x2’ print of DALL-E 2 derived images from original image of Gollum holding his golden Oscar, his Precious.
