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free103point9,
Ocularis, and Electronic Arts Intermix Present:
Constructive
Engagement is a collection of audio works using field recordings from
demonstrations at the 2002 World Economic Forum and other recent political
protests in Philadelphia, Tampa, and Los Angeles. In celebration of the
LP release, free103point9 presents an evening of politically charged video
and sound works featuring live performances from Tony Flynn, Barry London,
Matt Mikas, Seth Price, Radical Cheerleaders, Tom Roe, and Brad Truax. The
video program, organized in collaboration with Electronic Arts Intermix
(EAI), presents works that confront issues of war, social conflict, and
political deception, all relevant themes for the 2004 election cycle. Works
include: Viet Flakes, Carolee
Schneemann, 1965, 7 min., Damnation of Faust: Charming Landscape,
Dara Birnbaum,
1987, 6:30 min., Perfect Leader, Max
Almy 1983, 4:11 min., and Notes from the Underground, Les Leveque,
2003, 4:44 min.
The record release of "Constructive Engagement" is made possible
through a NYSCA/New York State Media Artist Distribution Grant. Support
for this live event is provided by The Experimental Television Center's
Presentation Funds Program supported by the New York State Council on the
Arts.
About free103point9
free103point9 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit media arts organization promoting
experimental sound works and audio transmissions. Founded in 1997, free103
supports artists who explore transmission mediums as a means for creative
expression. free103point9 also serves diverse public audiences through programs
including an online radio station, a distribution label, a performance/exhibition/transmission
series, an education initiative, and a preservation program. www.free103point9.org
About Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI)
Founded in 1971, Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI) is one of the worldÕs leading
nonprofit resources for video art and interactive media. As a pioneer and
advocate of artists and the media arts, EAI's core program is the international
distribution of a major collection of new and historical media works by
artists. EAIÕs activities include a preservation program, viewing access,
educational services, online resources, exhibitions and events. The Online
Catalogue provides a comprehensive resource on the 175 artists and 3,000
works in the EAI collection, including artists' biographies, descriptions
of works, QuickTime excerpts, research materials, Web projects, and online
ordering. www.eai.org
About Ocularis
Ocularis is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides a forum
for the exhibition of independent, experimental and documentary film/video
and new media, as well as international and repertory cinema. Ocularis was
established in 1996 as a rooftop film series catering to local audiences
in North Brooklyn. Since then, Ocularis has evolved into a weekly cinema,
a producer of collaborative film/video work and an annual summer open-air
screening series. www.ocularis.net
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