Ars Electronica Festival · 1996
Parallel Mesmerization of Eleven Blondes and Eleven Brunettes by Two Computers
by Erwin Redl
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 1996
In 1996, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Parallel Mesmerization of Eleven Blondes and Eleven Brunettes by Two Computers” by Erwin Redl (Interactive Art) with a Honorary Mention.
The installation "Parallel Mesmerization of Eleven Blondes and Eleven Brunettes by Two Computers" interacts with the organism of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Dow Jones represents an organic virtual species made up of pure quantity: the stock quotes of the 30 largest American companies.
About Erwin Redl
Erwin Redl (A), MFA Computer Art (School of Visual Arts, New York) BA Composition / Electronic Music (Music Academy, Vienna). Awards and exhibitions in Europe and USA. Focus on synaesthetic computer installations.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.