The Multiple

Though it may seem rather backward, there is a certain inexplicable power to the photographic multiple-- a grid of images that animate an action, a progression or an evolution of something in a rather old-fashioned way.  In particular, I like the work of Robin Rhode, a South African artist, who brings extroardinary humor to his "animations." I appreciate the fact that his work is also a temporary installation and public performance. Take a look at a few of his images; the second is strangely instructional in nature, like it belongs in a booklet about how to play craps with "virtual" dice ;-)