When I was at art school, our teachers would stand behind us and scrutinize the drawing and say ‘you’re not looking hard enough’.
So I designed a piece of software in collaboration with a company called Tobaii, the world leaders in eye tracking technology. They make it possible for sensors to detect exactly where you are looking. The technology works by shining infra-red light straight into the eyes. The reflections are recorded by a camera through multi-algorithms and filters which allow eye movement to immediately be translated onto a screen. After many months of trail and error, we created a piece of code that would allow my eyes to draw a freestyle line, directly onto a computer screen, according to the different sensitivities of my eyes. I can predetermine the thickness of the line and color and then stare at the screen. As I begin to move my eyes, the line moves. No arms, no pencils or brushes. I am drawing with my eyes.
More info: grahamfink.com
When I was at art school, our teachers would stand behind us and say ‘you’re not looking hard enough’
The trouble is, there is a lot of process going on between your eyes looking at something and then transferring that information to your brain, down your arms through your pencil and onto the paper
I thought, wouldn’t it be wonderful to draw directly using just my eyes?
So I designed a piece of software [that use] eye tracking technology and allow my eyes to draw directly onto a computer screen
I draw the lines in my mind’s eye and sooner or later a face appears. I work with this trusting my unconscious
The lines appear like digital charcoal markings. I then print the more successful ones onto white marble
Concentrating on screen
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Fascinating! I bet a whole lotta quadriplegics would love doing that as a hobby. If you have no arm use available hobbies are pretty limited
There is rarely originality in art. But through technology..you have achieved creativity, originality and art.
Fascinating! What a brilliant innovation. Will have to check out your website!
The idea is amasing. The author did a great job. But is this technology is safe for eyes? "The technology works by shining infra-red light straight into the eyes." Even if it does not make any significant harm it is a great stress for eyes and a vision.
... and the next day he got a call from the US Department of Defence...
Hi Tommy, actually it is for real. I was in the Gallery for 2 weeks drawing with my eyes everyday. although it is hard to do!
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I think what's interesting is that the image produced on screen is much more intuitive, less "right" but much more strinkingly subconscious!
Woah. This is amazing! I don't think I could concentrate like that for very long! :)
No, it isn't a joke. you can see me drawing here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ApFzumPQEQ
Load More Replies... Fascinating! I bet a whole lotta quadriplegics would love doing that as a hobby. If you have no arm use available hobbies are pretty limited
There is rarely originality in art. But through technology..you have achieved creativity, originality and art.
Fascinating! What a brilliant innovation. Will have to check out your website!
The idea is amasing. The author did a great job. But is this technology is safe for eyes? "The technology works by shining infra-red light straight into the eyes." Even if it does not make any significant harm it is a great stress for eyes and a vision.
... and the next day he got a call from the US Department of Defence...
Hi Tommy, actually it is for real. I was in the Gallery for 2 weeks drawing with my eyes everyday. although it is hard to do!
Load More Replies... I think what's interesting is that the image produced on screen is much more intuitive, less "right" but much more strinkingly subconscious!
Woah. This is amazing! I don't think I could concentrate like that for very long! :)
No, it isn't a joke. you can see me drawing here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ApFzumPQEQ
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