Critical Writing Index

Imperfect Scans

by Nicky Hamlyn

Journal of Visual Art Practice, 2015, v. 14, no. 1, pp. 44-51

Routledge, 2015

The essay considers a number of video works made by Jamie Jenkinson using an iPhone. The discussion centres around the visible interactions between the technology – lens, file formats, codecs, resolution, etc. – subject matter and the way the camera is moved. The imagery generated by these interactions often exhibit aberrant effects, such as uneven blur, which point to the limitations and determinations – the specificity – of the technology.

ITEM 2015.032 – available for viewing in the Research Centre

Videos, Artworks and Artists Cited

Spiral StaircaseJamie Jenkinson

ShutterJamie Jenkinson

Fans on FloralJamie Jenkinson

Blue BathroomJohn Smith

Nervous System FilmsKen Jacobs

Night TrainGuy Sherwin

Silla en BalconJamie Jenkinson

Cabinet 1-8Jamie Jenkinson