James Stevens's “Backspace” was honoured with a Honorary Mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 1998, category Net Based Art.
The concept and organisation of Backspace is intrinsically linked to the ebb and flow of the Thames, a much abused and maligned source of inspiration and energy. Backspace is an open environment for exploration and expression on the Internet and the focal point for related events, audio, visual and otherwise, with…
About James Stevens
James Stevens (UK) attended his first Art School in 1980 in Epsom, later in Kingston Polytechnic. He has worked in groups like Cardiacs and Exploding Cinema.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.