“More Log in Less Logging,” created by Nam June Paik in 1993, is a Neo-Dada installation artwork. The piece is emblematic of Paik’s innovative approach to art, utilizing technology in a manner reflective of the Neo-Dada movement’s embrace of multimedia and absurdist aesthetics.
The artwork consists of a collection of television screens arranged in a geometric structure that resembles a tree or totem. Each screen displays looping video sequences, creating a dynamic and multi-sensory experience. The televisions are interconnected by a web of cables that cascade from the upper portion of the structure, enhancing the complexity and visual intensity of the installation. The piece juxtaposes natural imagery with the artificiality of electronic devices, prompting viewers to reflect on the intersection of nature and technology. This thought-provoking arrangement is underscored by the title, which plays on the dual meanings of “log,” alluding both to tree logs and digital log entries, thus commenting on the pervasive nature of technology in contemporary life.
