Brandon Gamm
Athens, New York
“LLLEEEDDD is a series of subtle and humorous cinemagraphs that showcase the LED sign as pure spectacle, where content has all but given way to medium.”
— Alex, Electric Objects
Where are you typing this from?
In the basement of the Athens, NY library.
What do you watch/listen to while working?
When I’m jammin’ on illustration/color editing/etc.
When I’m doing more heady work, like programming or interface design
What tools do you use in your work?
Photoshop, After Effects, Panasonic G7 camera, a heavy tripod
Can you tell us about your process?
I ride around on my bike until I see an LED sign. Then I watch the whole programmed loop, looking for interesting words or phrases, set up my camera and tripod, and try not to look creepy while filming.
Top Five Most Influential Visuals
William Klein “Broadway by Light”
Jenny Holzer
Tim Davis “Retail”
Deborah Stratman
Favorite file formats?
svg, raw, aep
What are the best places to see your work?
NYC bodegas
What are your favorite galleries, museums, exhibits, etc.?
Printed Matter, MoMA PS1