“jonCates created the Glitch Western genre in 2016. In that year, he was invited to show his work at a museum in Taipei, Taiwan, where he made a Glitch Western installation that marked the beginning of the 鬼鎮 (Ghosttown) series. The Glitch Western combines elements of the American Western with digital glitches and other technological themes.
what is “鬼鎮” (Ghosttown) about?
“鬼鎮” (Ghosttown) is a series of experimental films and games created by artist jonCates that question and subvert the quintessentially American Western genre. The series combines elements of traditional Westerns with digital glitches, noise, and technological themes to create a unique and avant-garde artistic vision.
The flagship work in the “鬼鎮” (Ghosttown) series is a feature film released in 2018, which exemplifies jonCates’ innovative approach to digital storytelling. The film, along with other works in the series, explores the intersection of art, technology, and culture, often challenging conventional norms and offering audiences a fresh perspective on the possibilities of digital art.
The title “鬼鎮” (Ghosttown) itself refers to abandoned towns that have been left…
