Seth Thompson
Since the beginning
Works in United States of America

BIO
Seth Thompson is an educator and arts journalist whose work has been exhibited internationally and shown on PBS. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Design at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. In addition, he has written on the arts for such magazines as Afterimage, Art Calendar, Bidoun and Dialogue. Thompson's documentaries, Evolving Traditions: Artists Working in New Media and Outside the Box: New Cinematic Experiences have aired on such television stations as PBS 45 & 49, Northeast, Ohio; KDOL Channel 18, Oakland, California; DUTV, Philadelphia, PA; and Triangle Television, Auckland, New Zealand.

Thompson began his career at Harvestworks Digital Media Arts in New York City where he was the Business Manager and Education Director. In addition to teaching at The University of Akron and Cuyahoga Community College, he was a Contractual Artist/Lecturer with The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Associate Educator at the Akron Art Museum.

Thompson holds a BFA in Studio Arts from the University of Colorado, an MA in Visual Arts Administration from New York University and an MFA in Visual Art from Vermont College.

For more information, please visit his site, http://www.seththompson.info .

Joshua Davis Exhibitions and Masterclass


Robert-Jan Verhagen:


Exhibition Joshua Davis

Location: <>TAG, Stille Veerkade 19, 2512 BE, The Hague, The Netherlands
Opening > December 15th
Time> 17.00 hours
Exhibition > December 15th 2006 - January 13th 2007
Open > Wednesday - Saturday from 12:00 - 17.00 hours


Over the past decade, Joshua Davis has established himself as one of the leading forces in the creative field. Using the computer in intuitive and innovative ways, Davis has set the standard for generations of artists to come.
It was no mere coincidence Davis was named one of the Ten Most Creative People by the IPPA (Internet Professional Publishers’ Association). He has received numerous prizes and has exhibited all over the globe. He’s also teaching as a professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
The following fragment tells us a lot about his approach, methodology and his views on art.

"Among modern artists I conceptually identify with Jackson Pollock - not that I'm a particular fan of his visual style, but because he always identified himself as a painter, even though a lot of the time his brush never hit the canvas.

There's something in that disconnect - not using a brush or tool in traditional methods. Pollock might argue that it's the process of abstraction that's dynamic, not the end result, which in his case is a static painting.
In my own work, the end result is never static; by making room for as many anomalies as possible, every composition generated by the programs we write is unique to itself. I'll program the ‘brushes’, the ‘paints’, the ‘strokes’, the ‘rules’, and the ‘boundaries’. However, it is the software that creates the compositions - the programs draw themselves.

I am in a constant state of surprise and discovery, because the program may structure compositions ...

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DISCUSSION

Faculty Positions in Multimedia Design & Visual Communication


American University of Sharjah
School of Architecture and Design
Department of Design
P.O. Box 26666
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
http://www.aus.edu

The School of Architecture and Design (SA&D) anticipates a limited
number of faculty positions for the 2007-2008 academic year. After
establishing a regional reputation and a record of success, the
school seeks highly qualified faculty who are committed to design
education. The school seeks to build upon the strengths of its
programs with the addition of faculty members that have a
demonstrated record of achievement.

The Department of Design offers undergraduate degrees in Design
Management, Multimedia Design, and Visual Communication. The
curriculum for all programs is based on the North American model that
integrates liberal studies with professional education. Design
studios form the core of the Visual Communication and Multimedia
undergraduate programs. Applicants should have previous experience
with the North American model of studio-based design education,
professional experience, a terminal degree appropriate to their field
and show evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching.
Successful applicants will be expected to teach undergraduate design
studios, lecture/seminar courses and contribute to courses in design,
drawing and digital media in the interdisciplinary Foundations
Program. Other responsibilities include: mentor students through an
established advising process; conduct research, engage in
scholarship/creative practice; participate in service activities on
department, school and university level.

For the calendar year 2007-2008, the School of Architecture and
Design is seeking to fill one permanent position and one visiting
faculty position (all ranks are open). Applicants for the following
positions will be considered:

Faculty Position in Visual Communication

The Department of Design is seeking candidates in printmaking and/or
illustration with abilities that include a strong formal base, and an
understanding of historical and contemporary issues in design. A
strong portfolio would demonstrate broad expertise in the areas of
printmaking and/or illustration and how such practices can be
integrated within the context of a design program. Work and
experience should indicate awareness of social and cultural contexts
of design, and commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative
approaches to practice. The position requires a demonstrated ability
to convey theoretical and practical aspects of
printmaking/illustration, design as a process, and the ability to
foster the importance of making/investigation in communication.

Faculty Position in Multimedia Design

The Department of Design is seeking candidates with abilities in
time-based media (including animation and motion graphics). Knowledge
of history of computer graphics in technology and design, 2D/3D
animation with an emphasis on problem solving processes is expected.
Competencies might include hybrid environments; typographic structure
and expression; planning and production of motion graphics for
interactive media, web, and film. Work should indicate awareness of
social and cultural contexts of multimedia design as well as a
commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to
practice.

To Apply

Applicants should submit the following by e-mail in a digital PDF
format: a letter of application including a statement of artistic,
research and teaching philosophies; visual documentation of current
work (e.g.: a maximum of 10 images and/or URL); detailed CV; and
three names of reference. The application should be submitted to:
DesSearch@aus.edu

Application material must be packaged in a single PDF file and/or URL
clearly labeled with the applicant's name. The Search Committee will
begin reviewing applications November 25, 2006. Only digital files
via e-mail will be accepted.
Positions are open until filled.

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Seth Thompson
Wigged Productions
seththompson@wigged.net
http://www.wigged.net

DISCUSSION

Wigged Productions presents "Extrapolations", an online exhibition


Wigged productions is pleased to announce the opening of its online
exhibit Extrapolations. Curated by Humberto Ramirez, the show
includes work by Lana Lin, The Yes Men, Arzu Ozkal Telhan, Deva
Eveland, eteam, Jason Nelson, Jody Zelen and Peiyun Lee. The
curatorial project focuses on works situated outside of mainstream
visual strategies using anachronism, simulacra, radical denial,
historical revision, humor etc. The idea of critique as an oblique
activity, tangential and tactical is central to this project. The
show will run through June 15, 2007.

Please click on the link below to access the curatorial essay and exhibit.

http://www.wiggedproductions.com/html/extrap/curatorial.html

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Seth Thompson
Wigged Productions
seththompson@wigged.net
http://www.wigged.net

DISCUSSION

Wigged Productions presents "Extrapolations", an online exhibition


Wigged productions is pleased to announce the opening of its online
exhibit Extrapolations. Curated by Humberto Ramirez, the show
includes work by Lana Lin, The Yes Men, Arzu Ozkal Telhan, Deva
Eveland, eteam, Jason Nelson, Jody Zelen and Peiyun Lee. The
curatorial project focuses on works situated outside of mainstream
visual strategies using anachronism, simulacra, radical denial,
historical revision, humor etc. The idea of critique as an oblique
activity, tangential and tactical is central to this project. The
show will run through June 15, 2007.

Please click on the link below to access the curatorial essay and exhibit.

http://www.wiggedproductions.com/html/extrap/curatorial.html

--
Seth Thompson
Wigged Productions
seththompson@wigged.net
http://www.wigged.net

DISCUSSION

Wigged Productions presents "Extrapolations", an online exhibition


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Wigged productions is pleased to announce the opening of its online
exhibit Extrapolations. Curated by Humberto Ramirez, the show
includes work by Lana Lin, The Yes Men, Arzu Ozkal Telhan, Deva
Eveland, eteam, Jason Nelson, Jody Zelen and Peiyun Lee. The
curatorial project focuses on works situated outside of mainstream
visual strategies using anachronism, simulacra, radical denial,
historical revision, humor etc. The idea of critique as an oblique
activity, tangential and tactical is central to this project. The
show will run through June 15, 2007.

Please click on the link below to access the curatorial essay and exhibit.

http://www.wiggedproductions.com/html/extrap/curatorial.html

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Seth Thompson
Wigged Productions
seththompson@wigged.net
http://www.wigged.net
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DISCUSSION

WIGGED.NET: Call for Works


Wigged Productions in collaboration with curator Humberto Ramirez is
seeking Web-based artists working in video, animation and netart to
contribute projects for an online exhibition addressing the concept
of "EXTRAPOLATIONS" We are particularly interested in works situated
outside of mainstream visual strategies, using anachronism, simulacra,
radical denial, historical revision, nonlinear narratives, humor etc. The
idea of critique as an oblique activity, tangential and tactical is
central to this project.

In order to submit your work for consideration, please provide your
name, title of project, short synopsis and URL address by email to
extrapolations@hotmail.com, or alternatively send DVD with QuickTime
movie or miniDV by May 25, 2006 with requested information to:

EXTRAPOLATIONS
P.O BOX 1637
BRATTLEBORO, VT 05302-1637

The online exhibition will run from July 1, 2006 through June 15,
2007 and the deadline for submissions is May 20, 2006.
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Seth Thompson
Wigged Productions
seththompson@wigged.net
http://www.wigged.net