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July 19, 2006- August 12, 2006
Eyebeam Art & Technology Center
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This summer students in the three-week long Digital Day Camp (DDC) and participants in the Summer School workshop series have explored the relevance of and issues surrounding biotechnology projects by artists and activists. Students studied the fundamentals and ethics behind biological research (ie animal testing, germ warfare, bacteria and vaccines, dna, food growth and nano-technology) and green design, including the politics and groups involved in executing such projects.
Starting July 19 projects developed by students, workshops participants and teaching artists will begin to be installed in Eyebeam's exhibition space as part of a "growing" exhibition.
Included in the exhibition and in conjunction with the Panorama Screening Living Culture will be artist Justine Cooper's four channel video installation Scynescape. The images are real-time recordings of the artist manipulating samples of her hair and skin cells on a scanning electron microscope.
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This summer students in the ninth annual Digital Day Camp (DDC) program and participants in the Summer School workshop series have explored the relevance of and issues surrounding biotechnology projects by artists and activists. Students studied the fundamentals and ethics behind biological research (ie animal testing, germ warfare, bacteria and vaccines, dna, food growth and nano-technology) and green design, including the politics and groups involved in executing such projects. As workshops and classes are completed, projects developed by students, workshops participants and teaching artists will be added to this "growing" exhibition. The exhibition is open Tuesday Saturday, 12 6pm at Eyebeam located at 540 W. 21st Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues) and is free to the public with a suggested donation.
Included in the exhibition is artist Justine Cooper's four channel video installation Scynescape. The images are real-time recordings of the artist manipulating samples of her hair and skin cells on a scanning electron microscope.
DDC/Summer School Teaching Artists and Topics:
Jeff Fedderson - DIY energy: The current proliferation of portable electronic devices is driving a resurgence of thinking about energy storage and generation at the personal scale. At the same time, the basic means of generating electrical energy have been known for 100 years. At DDC/Summer School we'll compare and contrast different energy sources and storage methods, light up LEDs with muscle power, and make simple solar-powered insects. Students will gain hands-on experience with energy technologies, and topics dealt with in the class will provide a framework for thinking critically about energy issues.
Paul Vanouse: Amateur enthusiast biotech workshop exploring DNA imaging techniques within a ceative practice. The workshop is an introduction to DNA identification processes, contextualized by discussion of typical uses in the biotech sphere, ultimately aimed at expanding discourse and opening doors for artistic exploration.
Adam Zaretsky: A lecture/workshop on Hybrid DNA Isolation and Art or Enrichment for non-humans
Julia Reodica: Recent advances in human tissue research and engineering have shown that the possibilities of growing whole and partial organ replacements will be a reality. The lecture/discussion will cover issues of accessibility and the social impact that may arise from this type of research and development. Body parts as products bought and sold for medical and novel uses will also be discussed. Students will learn fundamentals of tissue culturing and comparative anatomy studies in actual lab practice.
DDC guest lecturer Justine Cooper presents her four channel video installation Scynescape. The images are real-time recordings of the artist manipulating samples of her hair, skin and mouth using a scanning electron microscope. Mazen Murad + Tammy Brennan composed a soundtrack that includes audio samples of biological mechanisms, such as bloodflow throughout the body, the scratching of skin, creaking of bones and saliva moving around the mouth to create a fusion between the organic and the electronic.
DDC is a digital arts education program for New York City high school students who are interested in experimenting, learning and creating with new technology tools. DDC demonstrates how exposure, training, and creating with multi-media tools can help prepare high school students for productive participation in the digital age.
Eyebeam supports the creation, presentation and analysis of new forms of innovative cultural production. Founded in 1997, Eyebeam is dedicated to exposing broad and diverse audiences to new technologies and media arts, while simultaneously establishing and demonstrating new media as a significant genre.
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