Video Performance, 4:17 min, 1920x1080px, 2015
A Finger Performance in 25 Layers is an experimental video work by Roland Wegerer that exemplifies his innovative approach to contemporary media art. In this piece, the artist performs a series of gestures with one hand, captured in a single, continuous shot. This original video is then duplicated 25 times, with each layer shifted by 0.5 seconds. The result is a complex visual and auditory time-lapse: for 12.5 seconds, the viewer can simultaneously see and hear the overlapping actions, creating a dense tapestry of movement and sound.
This method of layering and temporal shifting transforms a simple hand performance into a multidimensional experience. The viewer witnesses not just a linear sequence of gestures, but a sculptural interplay of time, rhythm, and repetition. The hand’s movements become abstracted, forming new patterns and visual echoes that challenge conventional perceptions of time and action.
Wegerer’s work is deeply rooted in the principles of contemporary media art, as he consistently explores the intersections of video, performance, and expanded sculpture. By integrating digital technologies and interdisciplinary media, he addresses current cultural and artistic questions in a technologically evolving world. The finger performance, with its precise structure and experimental layering, is a clear example of how Wegerer uses media art to push the boundaries of perception and form.