Ellingson.tv, the moniker for the artist Joshua Ellingson, presents a compelling fusion of digital media, traditional illustration, and animation within contemporary visual art. His works are distinguished by a meticulous integration of technology and artistry, exploring themes of futurism, cyberculture, and the post-human experience. Ellingson.tv's work engages with speculative narratives, drawing on elements from science fiction and cyberpunk aesthetics to critique and reflect on the pervasive influence of digital technology in modern life.
The technological architecture which he hacks, fuses and re-uses is as enthralling as the interactive illusions which they produce. Blending AV equipment from a range of eras, the apparatuses are in themselves beautiful and carry a distinct aesthetic, though whether this is intentional or rather, symptomatic of his intended uses for them is unclear.
Playable and interactive are two beats that characterise his illusory works, its not just a visual on repeat but a passerby could, in theory, manipulate the image and contribute to the works. The artist also posts instructional videos that offer an accessible step into his complex world of techno wizardry.