I really like the animated work that Penelope Umbrico and Sam Stark have done. By showing words in multiple contexts, written in multiple ways you give them a deeper meaning. They put together something that is both visually interesting and thought provoking while still remaining simple.
One could also compare the animation Typolution to these pieces as well, although I think of Typolution as more of a motion graphics piece than a visual poem. I am wondering what defines the difference between visual poetry and art or animation? How animated can one make a poem before it is simply just an animation? Does the presentation of the piece also effect how the audience is reading it? Am I to assume that anything and everything that i find on ubuweb is poetry? And for that matter, why would something that is supposed to be a fine arts piece or poetry piece be on youtube? For me, the fact that I am watching something off of youtube has a huge impact on how I read the piece. I see youtube as a promtoional site, used for posting videos that might promote or advertise a company. I don't see it as an art space, unless the art is aware of the effect of youtube.
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On the issue of youtube as a space for art, I don't necessarily disagree with you, but why do you think this is? Is it because youtube is not exclusive enough that it is not possible to see it as a space for art? Is it just seen as a cesspool for internet whores? And what about sites like Deviantart? Can everything on that site be seen as art even though it's open to the public?
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