Working with new imaging technologies

Modern Image Makers Association and Women In Film & Television (VIC) will present a program of women working with new imaging technologies at the National Gallery of Victoria on 26 February 1994 as part of Celebrating Women 1994

The program will focus on the work of a number of Australian artists working with new technologies, with a focus on the moving image. These women come from varied backgrounds including filmmaking, animation, television and sculpture and have incorporated new technological media into their work. The work of a number of artists will be exhibited, with a selection of these artists invited to speak about their work and participate in a seminar.

The event is intended to provide both a practical and a creative stimulus for participants. The afternoon will include an exhibition screening of works which display a variety of new imaging methods, discussion by artists about their work, a seminar which will address issues relating to art practice and new technologies and access to artists on a one-to-one basis, to maximise the educational and networking aspect for women working in this area and those interested in incorporating these technologies into their work.

Many individuals and organisations have been contacted to identify available technologies and current applications. Artists will include VNS Matrix with their virtual reality computer game All New Gen, Moira Corby's work My Memory Your Past, Faye Maxwell's Networld, both completed using advanced imaging software at CITRI, animator Maree Woolley who developed special effects for the EC character in the ABC Television series Lift Off, Kim Bound's new work Autarky, which combines 16mm film and high 8 video intercut with 2 and 3 dimensional animation, just to name a few. Those interested in participating or attending can contact MIMA on 525 5025.

© Experimenta Media Arts, MESH #2 Summer 1993. MESH film/video/media/art is published by Experimenta Media Arts