Nighry Shelton: Live Drawing on the Light Board

Nighry Shelton speaks about his exciting journey of expanding his painting practice into the realm of media art at FEED. The term "community" is a cliché often deployed by marketing strategies to capitalize on our collective desire for connection in an increasingly fragmented society. However, true community does not materialize through social media algorithms, carefully curated aspirational lifestyles, or even through cars that are described as being "made with love." Instead, genuine community is vividly manifested through a storefront window that displays an artist diligently at work. In the case of Nighry Shelton, this means engaging in live drawing on a tablet, which is then transformed through innovative video effects displayed on monitors strategically placed both inside the studio and facing the bustling street. As passersby stroll by, they are treated to the captivating sight of Shelton immersed in his artistic process, accompanied by screens transmitting a morphing and modified visual signal. Community thrives in sharing experiences in real time. It resides in witnessing the creative process firsthand: in this instance, as Shelton eloquently articulates, it is about "the transforming of the physical to digital." This sense of community is designed to be accessible, allowing individuals to share in a unique experience. Nighry Shelton's live drawing at FEED is an intimate and delightful encounter. One could easily walk right past this compelling scene, but it is highly encouraged not to miss this opportunity.