catapult magazine

A fascinating art project in which all text is removed from photographs of urban settings (looks like Chicago in most of them) and replaced into a layout featuring only the text. Makes more sense when you actually see it. Lookee here:

Hey, that is Chicago! And this one:

http://www.siberart.com/untitled%20pages/untitled1.html

is right around the corner from where we live!!!

It looks a little strange without the words. And I think the photographer might have distorted the perspective.

and this one:

http://www.siberart.com/untitled%20pages/untitled15.html#

is literally across the street from my place. But again, it doesn’t seem quite right. I think it’s missing a building or two.

Now that you say it, I remember that big street corner from the list time I visitied you. I’m sure the art has a different effect when you’re very acquainted with the location.

Matt Siber, the artist who you guys are talking about, is currently showing at Trinity Christian College. He usually shows at Peter Miller Gallery in Chicago.
-Sam