Drawings (1977)

The conceptual work, which idea was addressed to random computer program, was established in time, when Latvian society wasn’t familiar with computers. The aim of work was to create product, independent from subjective “I” and artists will. In work creating process, Janis Borgs relied to the dice. After throwing dice, artist with radiograph drew the lines, number of which coincided with dice showed number. It was a test, forwarded on future – is it possible to create product that depends on mechanical calculations, not person? The main thing is vision of future, not work form. Work is exhibited as monument to past century avant-garde.

Biography

Janis Borgs is graphic designer, art critic, curator and journalist. He calls himself the Art watcher. Establishing himself as avant-garde and modernist adherent, Borg has created graphic and interior designs, has been author of countless publications, as well as social activist. Worked in Latvian ministry of Culture, as creator of education programs, Janis Rozentals Riga art school director and artistic redactor of magazine “Māksla”. Currently is teacher and journalist.