heather mcgeachy

My work represents the blurring of physical and virtual realms, particularly within digital metaverses such as video games and online social networks.  I was inspired to create in this manner while playing Call of Duty, a World War II based video game.  While I was playing the game, a friend was serving in Iraq.  The connection between the visual imagery of the game and correspondence with my friend compelled me to seek out the difference and similarities between virtual and physical worlds.  Since that event, I've continued to document my experiences in-world and allow the boundaries between physical and digital life to blur. The paintings are printed on layers of transparent material and sandwiched in clear acrylic.  This transparent, layered imagery mimics the layers of data that form our experiences.