The forgotten art of the zoetrope | Eric Dyer

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Published 2017-11-05
Artist Eric Dyer spent years working at a computer to produce images for the screen. Longing to get his hands back on his work, he began exploring the zoetrope, a popular 19th-century device that was used to create the illusion of motion long before the arrival of film. In this vibrant talk, he showcases his resulting art inventions: spinning sculptures and that evoke beautiful, dreamlike scenes. (Warning: This talk includes flashing images and lights. Those who are photosensitive or have seizures trigged by strobes are advised to avoid.)

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All Comments (21)
  • @BrandonBuckingham
    Eric Dyer was my advisor at UMBC. He is definitely one of if not the best teacher i've ever had. Great man that Professor Dyer!
  • @henr0les
    Out of the box ! Art never ends, creativity never ends!
  • @CybranM
    Was more interesting than I first thought it would be.
  • @bigpurple100
    holy moly the time and the dedication required is astounding...
  • @michaeljohnson9916
    Beautiful art using a classic form. A circle of art meets the circle of life.
  • @jonathanwalther
    One of the better TEDx talks. Inspirational and humane. Thank you.
  • @pennykent5687
    For crying out loud!!! I'm just having trouble making a basic zotrope and this guy is..... Wow!🙂 Thank you. I'm feeling a little dizzy.
  • @misanthropicalien
    This is a great talk, I love how he put his own twist on the zoetrope c:
  • @Encourage1another777
    I like the way he starts "A long time ago, I was an animator" when he looks about 28. Long ago must be a relative term.
  • @alainischileno
    great to see Logic is experimenting with different mediums
  • @ChukwubuDike
    Wow,he took something old and made it his own and new. Good talk.
  • @AnythinG-ie7jd
    As Individuals we are finite,but as family we are an On going Cycle. ❤
  • @KRUNKBEATZPRO
    Earth is a zoetrope if it stopped spinning everything would completely stop
  • @heathergreen4184
    Why do the people with the greatest vision have to have issues with their eyes? 😢 Great talk! Fascinating.
  • @rahulgoswami1320
    One word for you..... Awesome 👍 You are very imaginative..... 👍
  • @picodrift
    For once you actually posted a talk about art that interest me