Image: The Rig

The rig - Image as Site - Stockholms konstnärliga högskola

In the art world, the term "rig" can extend to the intricate equipment used to create images themselves. For example, researchers like Ellen Røed explore the "Image as Site," where the camera rig is not just a tool but a participant in the relationship between the body and the environment. Similarly, historical photography captures the "rigging" of 18th-century sailing vessels, where every mast and rope was a necessary component for survival and maneuverability on the high seas. Conclusion The Rig image

Whether it is the haunting silhouette of a North Sea platform or the complex setup of a professional camera, the "rig image" remains a testament to human ingenuity and the tools we build to navigate—or dominate—the world around us. The rig - Image as Site - Stockholms