mann@intacc.uucp (Jeff Mann) (06/01/89)
Inter/Access presents "Interactive Artists", a series of artist talks,
studio visits and workshops on the subject of interactive and
computer-controlled media, featuring some of Toronto's foremost
"interactive" artists.
Due to space and practical limitations, attendance for some of these
events is limited. For information and registration please call
Inter/Access at 535-8601.
LAURA KIKAUKA "The Funny Farm" STUDIO VISIT
An afternoon tour and tea at Laura Kikauka's "Funny Farm", including a
presentation of Laura's most recent interactive and computer-controlled
pieces, "Terminally Ill" and "Them Fuckin Robots", as well as many of
her electronic, " wearable art" pieces. The studio visit will
demonstrate the tools and materials (numerous) Laura uses in her work,
and give participants an opportunity to see first-hand Laura's original
world of "postindustrial detritus and pop fallout".
Date: Sunday June 25 (Noon departure from A Space, return 7 pm)
Location: The Funny Farm (Flesherton)
Fee: $10 (Transportation included. Advance registration required.)
DON RITTER "Interactive Amiga" WORKSHOP
Using his own work as a departure point, Don Ritter will demonstrate
the graphics, animation, musical and interactive potential of the Amiga
computer. Topics covered will include; hardware components and
peripherals, graphics editors and digitizers, animation, MIDI
applications, sequencing and sampling, and transferring computer output
to videotape. The workshop will conclude with a demonstration of Don's
interactive animation system "ORPHEUS".
Date: Mon. - Wed., June 19 - 21 (7-10 pm)
Location: Inter/Access
Fee: $30
DAVID ROKEBY "Very Nervous System" STUDIO VISIT
An evening presentation of David's interactive piece, "Very Nervous
System". The presentation will involve a live demonstration of the
system in which dance or movement creates a variety of musical sounds.
This will be followed by a technical introduction to both the hardware
and interactive language software, a walk-through of a simple program
in the language, and a discussion of interactive works, with an
emphasis on aesthetic and psychological issues.
Date: Thursday June 22 (7 -10 pm)
Location: 349A Spadina Avenue
Fee: $5
NORMAN WHITE "The Helpless Robot" ARTIST TALK
An evening with Norman White, in conjunction with his exhibition as
part of "The Phase Show". Norman will discuss the different influences
in his work over the years as well as current directions and future
projects. The talk will focus on a number of milestone, computer-based
works, particularly his most recent and ambitious, "The Helpless Robot".
Technical discussion and questions will follow.
Date: Thursday June 15 (7-10 pm)
Location: A Space
Fee: $5
OLIVER KELLHAMMER "Interactive Ecology" ARTIST TALK
An evening presentation of Oliver's recent work, ("Model of the
Universe" series) in which computers are used as tools for ecologically
interactive sculpture, and also to research the "World Information
Order". Oliver will discuss various accessible news wire services as
well as the "public listening post" facility which he has recently
initiated.
Date: Thursday June 29 (7-10pm)
Location: Inter/Access
Fee: $5
Inter/Access is a non-profit, artist-run centre providing training and
access to computer-based and communications media. 24 hour access is
provided to members. Subscription to I/A's cultural network MATRIX
is free (data 535-7598). Office hours are 11-6pm Monday to Friday.
For more information please call 535-8601.
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