Divergent Streams!

 

The title of this last chapter is very fitting. Electronic fiction has taken so many turns and jumps and breaks that it has diverted into different streams. I think that is a wonderful part of the genre. It is able to take many different forms and has spread through many technological changes. Since there is not just one way to create electronic literature this genre has been able to evolve and keep up with the times. I think it is interesting that there is a push to break into the GPS world through locative narratives. That is a cool way to once again change with the times and keep finding new ways to connect with literature. I am still unsure how I feel about VR. I think I would have to be really into the story to get fully behind it, or maybe it will become my new favorite thing. I have always been a fan of interactive installations. I love when art becomes real and you are able to be a part of it. I think this genre is destined to last long as it has already proved it can adjust to modern technologies and people's wants. 

I decided to do a deeper dive into Text Rain by Romy Achituv & Camille Utterback. My first thoughts are how beautiful it is. The letters falling down around people's silhouettes like rain is a beautiful visual. After learning more and finding out that the letters fall into words on the body this piece really stood out to me. Having people be the resting place for the words even if ever so briefly is a really fascinating concept. The poem does not come down all at once, you have to wait and move and want the poem. You must interact with the art a lot to get the full piece and I think that is really innovative.