I think that a typewriter is interactive and it can tell a story in more than one way.
Generally, typewriters were interactive when used by someone....but since they are pretty out-dated with computer technology these days, i wanted to find another way they can be interactive. Thus, the typewriters as art above.
Typewriters were used to tell stories...literally. A writer, newspaper editor, or someone who could literally punch the typing keys and voila! The whole paper and ink thing. I can tell you that I have no idea how the ink actually got into the typewriter....I am guessing there were no ink cartridges? My generation, and maybe even the generation before mine, most likely have never even used a typewriter.
But, there was romance in punching those typing keys. There were no quick stories. There was not the immediate interaction with the audience, such as what I am doing today. There was something pristine about a typewriter, that required maintenance and valuable time. Plus, the thought that a Remington typewriter was like a Mac Air Book today..... is kinda funny. And, did you notice the flowers on the Remington? I am wondering what specific decade this was from, because speaks to marketing to women.
Above, I have two pieces of art made from a typewriter...one kinda reminds me of Johnny 5 from "Short Circuit" but I will not even get into that since that is talking about robots....long leap from a typewriter..or not. But, definitely art has it's foundation and roots in history. So, seeing a robot with a typewriter rib cage makes me happy. Speaks to where we are now with recycling and sustainability, also.
In any case, the 3 photos of typewriters represent the past in technology, the romance of storytelling, and future embracing the past.
No comments:
Post a Comment