In 2000, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Audi Feuerfilm” by Manfred Laumer (Computer Animation) with a Honorary Mention.
The piston of an 8-cylinder, the primeval power of combustion, and the mystic force of fire are symbolized with eight plasma screens arranged above one another in two rows. Tenyears ofth e tu rb o diesel engine, Audi's achievement, are presented in a video and sound installation in theform of a moving poster…
About Manfred Laumer
Manfred Laumer (D), born 1955 in Pfarrkirchen/Ndb., began building sound collages with his first tape recorder in 1965. 1978-88 rock musician and event organizer, 1988-91 Lazi Academy for Media Design, Stuttgart.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.