Pixilerations is a new media showcasel in Providence, Rhode Island that investigates the state of new media arts through installations, concert performance and film/video screenings.
As part of the FirstWorks performing arts festival held each fall (www.first-works.org), Pixilerations is produced annually by FirstWorks in collaboration with the Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University, and in 2009 launches a new partnership with 5 Traverse Gallery.
Now in its sixth year, Pixilerations showcases groundbreaking work in digital music and art. Pixilerations [v.6]: The Great Disruption unveils interactive art installations at 5 Traverse and RISD’s Sol Koffler Galleries (Sept. 24-Oct. 11), electronic music at URI (Sept. 25 & 26), and video screenings at Cable Car Cinema (Oct. 7). Special guest artist appearances include: Pauline Oliveros with her lifetime practice, “Deep Listening®” (Oct. 2 and 3) and Dean & Britta’s “13 Most Beautiful...Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests" (Oct. 3).
PIXILERATIONS [v.6] investigates the current economic collapse which has reset thinking across all sectors of the social and cultural landscape. Tom Friedman, in a recent NY Times op-ed article, spoke of 2008 as the year of “The Great Disruption”, a title coined by Australian environmentalist, Paul Gilding. To combat the downward spiral of the country, President Obama is working to “stimulate” the economy and through some of his initiatives to develop a new philosophy for the U.S. to live by. We believe the continued ingenuity of artists can encourage us all to envision a future that provides a more sustainable and compassionate outlook for the country and the world.
Questions? Email: pixilerations [at] first-works [dot] org
PIXILERATIONS [v.6]: September 24-October 11
a showcase of new media art and interactive performance
[part of FirstWorks Festival 2009]
September 24 - October 11, 2009 | Providence, Rhode Island