Engraved ceramic tile, 2019. 4 x 4 inches

Permanent Dreams

This piece is an effort to concretize the ephemeral human experience of dreaming, using a transcription of a close friend’s extraordinary dreams. The normally-fleeting memories are etched permanently in recycled ceramic tiles. They can be used or displayed as art objects, but can also be included in permanent construction, as you would use any ceramic tile.

Joe Cantrell is a musician and multi-media artist. His work is inspired by the implications and consequences of technological objects and practices. Cantrell’s practice examines the incessant acceleration of technology and media production, the ownership of same, and its effects on our collective identities and memories. He utilizes a variety of techniques to accomplish this including re-purposed materials, feedback, and computer-generation. Cantrell holds a BFA from CalArts, an MFA in Digital Arts from UC Santa Cruz, and a Ph.D. in integrative studies from UC San Diego.

Joe Cantrell is a musician and multi-media artist. His work is inspired by the implications and consequences of technological objects and practices. Cantrell’s practice examines the incessant acceleration of technology and media production, the ownership of the same, and its effects on our collective identities and memories. He utilizes a variety of techniques to accomplish this including re-purposed materials, feedback, and computer-generation. Cantrell holds a BFA from CalArts, an MFA in Digital Arts from UC Santa Cruz, and a Ph.D. in integrative studies from UC San Diego.