Temporal abstractions of information have always been important to
communicate ideas, whether simple or complex. By translating information
into a visual form, we're able to reflect upon it with a different
perspective. This creation of perspective is the key to transposition.

Transposition is the ability to translate data from one form to another
without a loss of information. Transposition is most often used as an
algorithmic process to translate information into a more coherent and
understandable format. With an increasingly computer enabled world, our
collection and cataloging of data is growing by the second. With new
forms of data comes the demand for new means to display those forms, and
herein lies the job of the transpositionist.

The transpositionist must decide upon the appropriate algorithm to use
to convey their perspective on the information. This can be for
analysis, speculation, criticism, aesthetic abstraction, or simply
experimentation. The end goal influences the disciplines the
transpositionist must call upon to appropriately execute his or her idea.

This show includes projects with very different data sets and very
different intentions. Data sets ranging from four letter words to
prescription pharmaceuticals, to the blogosphere and beyond. Each takes
on a unique method for presenting a perspective on information that
otherwise would remain unseen.

Opening Friday June 30 from 8pm - 10pm SLT (Pacific Time)

secondlife://dowden/41/58
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dowden/41/58

Ars Virtua is a new type of exhibition venue that leverages the tension
between the 3d rendered game space and the space occupied by meat. It is
part of a series of projects that explore the virtual as the new real.

Located at the edge of Butler and Dowden, in the world of Second Life.
To view the exhibit you will need to create an account, download the
client and create an avatar http://secondlife.com/join

Ars Virtua's 3000 square meter two story building is divided into a main
gallery space, a lounge and shop and residency space.