In 1992, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Iconworld” by Troy Innocent (Interactive Art) with a Honorary Mention.
I am fascinated by the idea of creating electronic life forms, and entire computer generated worlds existing only as pulses of electricity on a circuitboard. Recent developments in nanotechnology influenced my construction of the figures in 'Iconworld', each is a little virtual machine working on the matrix.
About Troy Innocent
Troy Christopher Innocent (AUS), born 1971; 1988 VCE, Art/Science course; 1991 Diploma of Graphic Design at Swinburne School of Design. Group Exhibitions, include 1990 Ausgraph ’90 Art Show, Melbourne; 1990 “Virtual Landscape ” show at Artspace, Sydney; 1990…
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.