On a recent walk through town I came across this old man writing with water along the roadside.
It left an impression on me...

What trace is left by what we communicate?
Who experiences these traces of our communication?
How is our communication interperated?
Can something be equally 'invisible' and 'visible' at the sametime?
'Certain' and 'uncertain'?
What happens when multiple traces of past activity collide with one another?
How can this be presented as a digital performance / installation?
Of what significance does this visible trace hold over our relationship within the present?

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Ars Virtua are asking for proposals towards their next event 'TRANSPOSITION'

"TRANSPOSITION"

In this age of increasing data collection, storage, and management, it becomes necessary to create new visual forms for the representation of such information. Ars Virtua New Media Center and Gallery, located in Second Life, is seeking information design projects of any medium to feature in our show entitled "Transposition" on June 30th.

Pieces should contain unique techniques and methods in presenting information, interaction design, communication design, data visualization, or emergent behavior. Projects that extend their abilities to interactivity within the Second Life environment are highly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT:
Ars Virtua is a new type of space that leverages the tension between the 3d rendered game space and the real. It is the first in a series of projects that explore the virtual as the new real.

I am hoping that my 'TAO JOYSTICK' project will be of interest to them

Recently submitted my work to the OneDotZero event. OneDotZero are best known for their showcasing of moving image and for the tenth year running they will be presenting an audiovisual selection from some old favorites and new discoveries, with a bit of luck I may just squeeze the deadline and get to see my work hosted at the ICA. in London this summer.

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A week of sunshine and Capoeira, with the ACAMCAB capoeira festival in Bordeaux.
with my favourite Mestre's, Mestres Cameleao (Marseille) Mestre Claudio (Salvador)
and Mestre Perna Longa (NY)And others, including
my very own inspirational teacher from Scotland 'Dion Draga'
who's capoeira name literally means 'the joker'- Da Ali G of the Capoeira world.



Capoeira is the most fascinating combination of music and dance.
The rhythms and the energy of the group are so important,
it is an all social affair with the crowd encouraging the play between two individuals,
through song and music. For the week we practice and perform for the public within
the many beautiful squares around Bordeaux town centre
And through the night we play and dance the big band samba. The traditional Maracatu Escôcia
and muito samba enredos to perfection.
with Caphrinias and traditional food accompaniment!
Entertainment and play, song and dance, with the many fine people who had gathered
from around the world.



Mind, Body and spirit food - I recommend :)
May your chapas be beuatifull bananarias be very nice!!

With all these new deadlines fast approaching need to get TAO JOYSTICK the website up and running as soon as possible!
Heres some fresh images from the website which should give you a feeling of the theme I am following.