The Blackhouse
The Blackhouse is a circular structure constructed from 16 monitors and 60 computers. Several computers run short audio loops of howling wind, rain, and the occasional bird song. The monitors show a variety of images from picture-perfect views of Scotland, to computer generated landscapes, to the live feed from a webcam positioned overlooking a quiet road passing the Cuillin Hills in Skye Isle.
Constructed from 16 monitors and 60 computers in a dimly lit round basement space, the circular structure of The Blackhouse faces outwards, yet allows the viewer to look over and into complicated interior. Several computers run short audio loops; howling wind, rain and the occasional bird song. The monitors show a variety of images, from picture-perfect postcards views of Scotland, to computer generated landscapes, to a live link to a remote webcam positioned overlooking a quiet road passing the Cuillins, in Skye.
This work was the first in a series of structures/installations made with a collection of around 100 donated computers.