Artist Statement

Exhibition Art & Computers

This project began after a tour of Mexico in 1987, where I began collecting religious imagery (postcard and photographic mainly) in Mexico the intensity of belief and the marketing of religion (Catholicism) occurs on a level unseen in Europe. Since the early days of the church.

My aim with these images as my source, is to re-charge them to such an intensity that they become again new to us. The computer is the perfect tool – its speed and the intensity of colour (light) it can provide are unmatched by any other means.

My thanks go to Imagine, & 4i Collaboration for their patience, generosity and help with this project.

• Dirk Van Dooren, M.A. Illustration, Royal College of Art. Exhibited in the UK and the USA.