Juan Carlos Delgado

Juan Carlos Delgado's work is actually a very good example of multimedia. In class we defined multimedia as "Time controlling tools working in synergy." Delgado's Cuatro Norte (2011), in particular, shows temporal change as temperature effects the copper. Together, the refrigerator and the copper (as well as a little help from the atmosphere of the room) created the effect of the ice, giving the piece its charm. In addition, 100 Cubes of White Light (2000) also shows an example of "time controlling tools working in synergy. The "tools" in this case would be the sun/moon and the cubes of light. Though the piece can stand on its own in either night or day, I think its important to note that time does have an interesting effect on it, presenting something different depending upon the time of the day.