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BIO
Eileen Botsford is a New Media Public Artist living between London and Athens and working internationally.
She holds a BAhons in Public Art and Design from Chelsea College of Art & Design and an MFA in Theatre Design form The Slade School of Fine Art.
Eileen works as a New Media Public Artist, on vast spectrum of on-site and on-line projects and commissions, and has exhibited on an international basis in group and solo exhibitions. Public Art projects include the ‘Public Screen’ at the 1st Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art 07, new media window displays such ones for Vivienne Westwood at Selfridges, London, and a variety VJing commissions for a number of prestigious events, www.ebnefsievents.com as well as Net Art pieces such The Journey.
One of her recent talks was at the International Interdisciplinary Conference “Science and Art”, Athens, Eugenidis Foundation. On 'The use of the natural human form and its existence through digital formats and mass exposure methods, for presentation within the public domain'.
Eileen has accepted a number of sponsorships for her work including that of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Athens, and has won 2nd Best Experimental Video Award 05 at Strange Screen VI, Salonica Cinema Museum.
In March 2007 Eileen created a New Media Video display for the play ‘Murder in the Cathedral’ by T.S. Elliot, which took place at St. Paul’s Church,, Covent Garden, London.
Her latest solo exhibition was called The Bodymode Show first exhibited at The Pearlfisher Gallery, London May 2007 and with plans to travel. Her latest group exhibitions include 'First Person' which took place in October 2007 at the Van Brunt Gallery, Beacon N.Y and ‘Heterotopias’ which took place at the Thessaloniki Centre of Contemporary Art September 2007.
Past exhibitions include Art Athens 2005, Cyber Arts 2005, Ars Electronica, Austria, Art Interactive for ‘New Media / New Work’ 2006 MA, USA, and ‘Beautiful Decay’ 2006 Loose Projects, Sydney, Australia.
Within 2006 & 2007, her award winning piece ‘Cycle’ was broadcasted internationally on SKY TV seven times.
Publications and interviews include Vogue Hellas Sept.07, ‘Greek Modern Pioneers 06’ The British Council, and various online publications. Eileen has also recently been interviewed by Athens International and BBC Radio which you can also listen to online.
Other of Eileen’s projects include being the Founder and Creative Director of EBnefsi Design www.ebnefsi.com - new media art collaborative, working in partnetship within Stairwell Art www.stairwellart.com, a company specializing in stairwell specific art and www.tosoma.org which is working in partnership with Nomadic Collaborations in which she also the Net Art Director.
Eileen is currently working towards her forthcoming exhibitions ; 'Human' and 'Between Habitats'as well as working as the Creative Director of 'World 2.5'
She holds a BAhons in Public Art and Design from Chelsea College of Art & Design and an MFA in Theatre Design form The Slade School of Fine Art.
Eileen works as a New Media Public Artist, on vast spectrum of on-site and on-line projects and commissions, and has exhibited on an international basis in group and solo exhibitions. Public Art projects include the ‘Public Screen’ at the 1st Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art 07, new media window displays such ones for Vivienne Westwood at Selfridges, London, and a variety VJing commissions for a number of prestigious events, www.ebnefsievents.com as well as Net Art pieces such The Journey.
One of her recent talks was at the International Interdisciplinary Conference “Science and Art”, Athens, Eugenidis Foundation. On 'The use of the natural human form and its existence through digital formats and mass exposure methods, for presentation within the public domain'.
Eileen has accepted a number of sponsorships for her work including that of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Athens, and has won 2nd Best Experimental Video Award 05 at Strange Screen VI, Salonica Cinema Museum.
In March 2007 Eileen created a New Media Video display for the play ‘Murder in the Cathedral’ by T.S. Elliot, which took place at St. Paul’s Church,, Covent Garden, London.
Her latest solo exhibition was called The Bodymode Show first exhibited at The Pearlfisher Gallery, London May 2007 and with plans to travel. Her latest group exhibitions include 'First Person' which took place in October 2007 at the Van Brunt Gallery, Beacon N.Y and ‘Heterotopias’ which took place at the Thessaloniki Centre of Contemporary Art September 2007.
Past exhibitions include Art Athens 2005, Cyber Arts 2005, Ars Electronica, Austria, Art Interactive for ‘New Media / New Work’ 2006 MA, USA, and ‘Beautiful Decay’ 2006 Loose Projects, Sydney, Australia.
Within 2006 & 2007, her award winning piece ‘Cycle’ was broadcasted internationally on SKY TV seven times.
Publications and interviews include Vogue Hellas Sept.07, ‘Greek Modern Pioneers 06’ The British Council, and various online publications. Eileen has also recently been interviewed by Athens International and BBC Radio which you can also listen to online.
Other of Eileen’s projects include being the Founder and Creative Director of EBnefsi Design www.ebnefsi.com - new media art collaborative, working in partnetship within Stairwell Art www.stairwellart.com, a company specializing in stairwell specific art and www.tosoma.org which is working in partnership with Nomadic Collaborations in which she also the Net Art Director.
Eileen is currently working towards her forthcoming exhibitions ; 'Human' and 'Between Habitats'as well as working as the Creative Director of 'World 2.5'
Open call for Submissions - Net/Web Art
Deadline:
Fri Mar 10, 2006 00:00
Tosoma is a website specializing in creating and showcasing online based public art projects http://www.tosoma.org consisting of a panel of 25 established and emerging international professionals from a wide range of new media fields.
Open Call of Submissions for 'Orgasmos' a Net + Web Art Project
Deadline for submissions: March 10th 2006
Announcement of selected works: April 10th 2006
This project is an open call for artists working in Net and Web Art, to create and submit a Net or Web Art piece that portrays the sensation of an orgasm.
Selection and Awards:
Exhibition of works - 10 works only will be selected by our international panel, to be showcased online on tosoma.org from April 10th 2006
Tosoma Award - there will be a first and second Award which will be announced and sent out.
How to submit work:
For Orgasmos: [all submissions via email]
Net.Art/Web.Art Submissions: please send the URL of your piece and any specific viewing requirements in terms of browsers and software.
In your email please include the name of the piece and a short statement of who you or your group/collaborative are (300 words max). Also include your main website if you have one and your email address (please state if you wish your website and email address to be visible on the site)
Email all work to submit@tosoma.org
Important: When submitting work you will need to give your consent and confirm it is your own work in order for us to use it. If you are sending via email, you must copy and paste in your email the following paragraph, signed by yourself. If you are posting the material please copy paste this on you cover letter and sign it:
"The work I am submitting is my own, I have consent from all collaborators involved (if any), to use and submit this work. I allow http://www.tosoma.org to display my work within the tosoma website. I will not contact panel members discussing my submission.
Open Call of Submissions for 'Orgasmos' a Net + Web Art Project
Deadline for submissions: March 10th 2006
Announcement of selected works: April 10th 2006
This project is an open call for artists working in Net and Web Art, to create and submit a Net or Web Art piece that portrays the sensation of an orgasm.
Selection and Awards:
Exhibition of works - 10 works only will be selected by our international panel, to be showcased online on tosoma.org from April 10th 2006
Tosoma Award - there will be a first and second Award which will be announced and sent out.
How to submit work:
For Orgasmos: [all submissions via email]
Net.Art/Web.Art Submissions: please send the URL of your piece and any specific viewing requirements in terms of browsers and software.
In your email please include the name of the piece and a short statement of who you or your group/collaborative are (300 words max). Also include your main website if you have one and your email address (please state if you wish your website and email address to be visible on the site)
Email all work to submit@tosoma.org
Important: When submitting work you will need to give your consent and confirm it is your own work in order for us to use it. If you are sending via email, you must copy and paste in your email the following paragraph, signed by yourself. If you are posting the material please copy paste this on you cover letter and sign it:
"The work I am submitting is my own, I have consent from all collaborators involved (if any), to use and submit this work. I allow http://www.tosoma.org to display my work within the tosoma website. I will not contact panel members discussing my submission.
Working with tosoma.org
Deadline:
Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:56
Position: Fundraising Manager
Position Type: Internship
Job Description: We are looking for someone interested in the work we do in tosoma (please read below or visit www.tosoma.org for more information), have some knowledge of new media arts, and will be willing to take an active part in searching for sponsors and funding bodies for our projects.
Successful applicants must have some past similar experience to that of making calls to potential sponsors, writing letters requesting sponsorships and grants.
Working with tosoma will give you the opportunity to collaborate closely with emerging and successful creatives in the new media world, and open doors to future similar opportunities.
Location: We will consider individuals based anywhere in the world
Education: Bachelors (compulsory)
Skills: Good communication skills, verbal and written.
How to apply: Please email a CV and short cover letter to info@tosoma.org by February 20th
About tosoma.org:
Tosoma.org is an EBnefsi initiative concentrating on creating, promoting, and showcasing online based public art projects.
The projects we set are organized by EBnefsi, and works are short listed by a panel consisting of established and emerging international professionals from a wide range of new media fields.
We aim to showcase the best of new talent worldwide. We search for daring, original and thought provoking work. We consider the internet a fresh platform for public art in which the possibilities are endless.
We aim to set a maximum of 4 projects per year, in order to keep the quality high. These projects vary from Net & Web Art to Photography to Performance to Video to Experimental Sound Projects, and who knows what else!
Position Type: Internship
Job Description: We are looking for someone interested in the work we do in tosoma (please read below or visit www.tosoma.org for more information), have some knowledge of new media arts, and will be willing to take an active part in searching for sponsors and funding bodies for our projects.
Successful applicants must have some past similar experience to that of making calls to potential sponsors, writing letters requesting sponsorships and grants.
Working with tosoma will give you the opportunity to collaborate closely with emerging and successful creatives in the new media world, and open doors to future similar opportunities.
Location: We will consider individuals based anywhere in the world
Education: Bachelors (compulsory)
Skills: Good communication skills, verbal and written.
How to apply: Please email a CV and short cover letter to info@tosoma.org by February 20th
About tosoma.org:
Tosoma.org is an EBnefsi initiative concentrating on creating, promoting, and showcasing online based public art projects.
The projects we set are organized by EBnefsi, and works are short listed by a panel consisting of established and emerging international professionals from a wide range of new media fields.
We aim to showcase the best of new talent worldwide. We search for daring, original and thought provoking work. We consider the internet a fresh platform for public art in which the possibilities are endless.
We aim to set a maximum of 4 projects per year, in order to keep the quality high. These projects vary from Net & Web Art to Photography to Performance to Video to Experimental Sound Projects, and who knows what else!
Open call for Submissions - Net/Web Art
Deadline:
Sun Jan 15, 2006 09:17
Tosoma.org is a website specializing in creating and showcasing online based public art projects http://www.tosoma.org consisting of a panel of 25 established and emerging international professionals from a wide range of new media fields.
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Open Call of Submissions for 'Orgasmos' a Net + Web Art Project
Deadline for submissions: March 10th 2006
Announcement of selected works: April 10th 2006
This project is an open call for artists working in Net and Web Art, to create and submit a Net or Web Art piece that portrays the sensation of an orgasm.
Selection and Awards:
Exhibition of works - 10 works only will be selected by our international panel, to be showcased online on tosoma.org from April 10th 2006
Tosoma Award - there will be a first and second Award which will be announced and sent out.
How to submit work:
For Orgasmos: [all submissions via email]
Net.Art/Web.Art Submissions: please send the URL of your piece and any specific viewing requirements in terms of browsers and software.
In your email please include the name of the piece and a short statement of who you or your group/collaborative are (300 words max). Also include your main website if you have one and your email address (please state if you wish your website and email address to be visible on the site)
Email all work to submit@tosoma.org
Important: When submitting work you will need to give your consent and confirm it is your own work in order for us to use it. If you are sending via email, you must copy and paste in your email the following paragraph, signed by yourself. If you are posting the material please copy paste this on you cover letter and sign it:
"The work I am submitting is my own, I have consent from all collaborators involved (if any), to use and submit this work. I allow http://www.tosoma.org to display my work within the tosoma website. I will not contact panel members discussing my submission.
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Open Call of Submissions for 'Orgasmos' a Net + Web Art Project
Deadline for submissions: March 10th 2006
Announcement of selected works: April 10th 2006
This project is an open call for artists working in Net and Web Art, to create and submit a Net or Web Art piece that portrays the sensation of an orgasm.
Selection and Awards:
Exhibition of works - 10 works only will be selected by our international panel, to be showcased online on tosoma.org from April 10th 2006
Tosoma Award - there will be a first and second Award which will be announced and sent out.
How to submit work:
For Orgasmos: [all submissions via email]
Net.Art/Web.Art Submissions: please send the URL of your piece and any specific viewing requirements in terms of browsers and software.
In your email please include the name of the piece and a short statement of who you or your group/collaborative are (300 words max). Also include your main website if you have one and your email address (please state if you wish your website and email address to be visible on the site)
Email all work to submit@tosoma.org
Important: When submitting work you will need to give your consent and confirm it is your own work in order for us to use it. If you are sending via email, you must copy and paste in your email the following paragraph, signed by yourself. If you are posting the material please copy paste this on you cover letter and sign it:
"The work I am submitting is my own, I have consent from all collaborators involved (if any), to use and submit this work. I allow http://www.tosoma.org to display my work within the tosoma website. I will not contact panel members discussing my submission.
Creative Online Panel Needed
Deadline:
Sat Nov 12, 2005 05:24
EBnefsi Design is launching a new organization called tosoma.
The website is http://www.tosoma.org which is currently being developed.
Tosoma will concentrate on creating, promoting, and showcasing online based public art projects.
The projects will be set and organized by EBnefsi and short listed works will be selected by a panel of 10 judges, consisting of internationally based creatives.
At the moment we are searching for creatives interested to be part of this international panel of judges.
Judges could live anywhere in the world as the tosoma projects will be only online based. We are looking for established international artists, designers as well as individuals working in film, advertising and web development.
How it will work:
When submissions for a projects come in they will be emailed to all members of the panel for them to judge. There will be strict dates by which to respond to with their decision.
Through tosoma we will aim to showcase the best of new talent worldwide. We search for daring, original and thought provoking work.
We are predicting no more than 4 projects a year to keep the standard high.
In return, the members of the panel will be promoted through the tosoma site with info on what they specialize in and a link to their own website and/or email.
This is great opportunity for members of the panel to view cutting edge new online based projects, judge them, and at the same time get promoted. This is also a rare opportunity for networking with international creatives.There is also the possibility of future collaborations on other projects with EBnefsi.
If you are interested then please email info@tosoma.org your website or your CV.
The website is http://www.tosoma.org which is currently being developed.
Tosoma will concentrate on creating, promoting, and showcasing online based public art projects.
The projects will be set and organized by EBnefsi and short listed works will be selected by a panel of 10 judges, consisting of internationally based creatives.
At the moment we are searching for creatives interested to be part of this international panel of judges.
Judges could live anywhere in the world as the tosoma projects will be only online based. We are looking for established international artists, designers as well as individuals working in film, advertising and web development.
How it will work:
When submissions for a projects come in they will be emailed to all members of the panel for them to judge. There will be strict dates by which to respond to with their decision.
Through tosoma we will aim to showcase the best of new talent worldwide. We search for daring, original and thought provoking work.
We are predicting no more than 4 projects a year to keep the standard high.
In return, the members of the panel will be promoted through the tosoma site with info on what they specialize in and a link to their own website and/or email.
This is great opportunity for members of the panel to view cutting edge new online based projects, judge them, and at the same time get promoted. This is also a rare opportunity for networking with international creatives.There is also the possibility of future collaborations on other projects with EBnefsi.
If you are interested then please email info@tosoma.org your website or your CV.