Cassette tapes. They're the prehistoric version of iTunes and CDs, once used for enjoying one's favorite music - although my preferred use was stringing them across my little brother's room to make a web-like booby trap.
Turns out I'm not the only creative thinker when it comes to cassette tapes - Flickr user iri5 discovered a new use for old media - using cassette tapes to create art, like the Jimi Hendrix masterpiece you see above.
Here's what he has to say about his series, 'Ghost in the Machine":
- "I am an artist who specializes in using non traditional media… old books, cassettes, playing cards, magazines, credit cards… whatever I can find. It feels great to work with strange, older materials. Things that have a mind of their own. Most everything I use has been thrown away or donated at some point. Past its prime, like some of the finest things in the world."
See more of his work, including images of Ian Brown and Jim Morrison, on his Flickr page.
It appears to be a bit messy, and maybe not as cool as tricking your brother into walking into a web of filmy tape, but it's still pretty awesome. Plus, it's a creative way to recycle unused cassette tapes. We likey!
via Geekologie
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