Realistic Virtuality (Three Tenses)

Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Ryusuke Ito is known for his video installation works that often involve a combination of models or objects and the projection of them in the space. The intriguing juxtaposition raises questions about the credibility of images we see.

For this exhibition in Taipei, Ito creates a site specific installation composed of everyday objects, which is an extension of his Realistic Virtuality series. It blends our spatial perceptions with different temporal dimensions: the past, the present and something purely conceptual. The artist sets a camera recording the objects on site and projects the live video alongside. By revealing the making of moving-image, he deals with the perpetual question about the presentation of reality and virtuality in the age of new media.