[ISEA2009] Artists Statement: Daniela Kostov & Olivia Robinson – Negotiations

Artists Statement

Custom made software Max MSP Jitter, wireless monitor, wireless surveillance camera, wireless transmitters, video cameras, laptop computer, chroma key fabric

Negotiations is a project that explores cross-cultural communication and interpretation. Over a period of two years Daniela Kostova and Olivia Robinson developed an interactive system that utilizes blue screen video techniques as a tool for manipulating human bodies moving through unknown environments. The system has been performed in three distinct public environments: Sardinia, Italy, New York City, USA and Sofia, Bulgaria.

  • Daniela Kostov is an independent artist and curator living in New York City, US
  • Olivia Robinson is an Assistant Professor at Syracuse University, US

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