Scott J. Hessels
A Cinematic Cartographer of the Environment: The World of Scott J. Hessels
Scott J. Hessels, born in Los Angeles in 1958, is an artist whose work transcends traditional categorization. He isn’t simply a filmmaker or sculptor; he's a media archaeologist, a kinetic engineer, and a profound observer of the evolving relationship between humanity and the natural world. His journey began with a fascination for the origins of moving images—th
e pre-digital mechanics of animation—and has blossomed into an expansive practice encompassing film, video installation, robotics, GPS technology, and even collaborations with institutions like NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration. Hessels’s art isn't confined to galleries or museums; it actively seeks engagement with its surroundings, often utilizing environmental forces – wind, water, sunlight – as integral components of its…
