"Hockney Illusion" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1993

Summary

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1993

Creators

Schwartz, Lillian F. (Lillian Feldman), 1927- 

Holzmann, Gerard J. 

Creator Notes

Artwork by Lillian F. Schwartz. Software by Gerard J. Holzmann.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.412

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Metal

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 33.875 in

Width: 28.063 in

Length: .75 in

Inscriptions

on front, bottom: (C) Lillian Schwartz 1993 1/1 HOCKNEY ILLUSION SOFTWARE GERARD HOLZMANN written on back: For Card next to work - / ALL INFORMATION MUST / BE VISABLE[sic] / HOCKNEY ILLUSION - OR / HOW MUCH INFORMATION / DO WE NEED TO PERCEIVE / AN IMAGE? (C) 1993 / Lillian Schwartz / Software Gerard Holzmann / Printed WITH PERMISSION / THE COMPUTER ARTIST'S HANDBOOK / W.W. NORTON INC.

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