Dr. David England, Project Leader
David England is a Principal Lecturer in Computer Systems at Liverpool John Moores University and leader of the Computer Systems Group. He has been researching Human Computer Interaction since his MSc at Strathclyde University in 1984. From there he did his PhD in User Interface Engineering at Lancaster University followed by an SERC Fellowship at Glasgow University. At Glasgow he began his interests in the formal aspects of Human Computer Interaction (the Temporal Aspects of Interaction Project) and working with Artists with Tunde Cockshott's Wet+Sticky. From 1994 he spent two years at GMD's FIT.CSCW Institute, Bonn, Germany where he worked on multi-user virtual reality. Returning to the UK and Liverpool he has continued his interests in working with Artists via collaborations with the FACT centre. He also teaches Computer Graphics Programming and Virtual Reality.
Marta Ruperez, New Media Curator
Marta Ruperez was appointed New Media Curator at FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology), Liverpool in July 2005. Trained as an art historian (UAM, Spain, 1999) and an arts administrator (MA - Fulbright Scholar; NYU, USA, 2003) her focus is on the study and production of contemporary creative expressions that incorporate technology. During her time in the US, Marta held temporary positions at institutions such as Rhizome.org, the Guggenheim Museum in New York or the SFMoMA; she was also the editor of Artscape Magazine and regularly contributed to this and other periodical publications. As an arts administrator, Marta has coordinated and produced exhibitions and events at the Kate Ganz Gallery, NY; International House, NY; Havana Biennial 2003, Cuba; basis voor actuele Kunst, Utrecht; ARCO 2004 & 2005 (Contemporary Art Fair, Madrid); the Angel Orensanz Foundation, NY; and the Belgium Royal Museums of Fine Arts (Brussels), among others.
Josh Nimoy, Artist
Josh Nimoy is a creative technologist. He holds a BA from UCLA and masters from NYU ITP. His work ranges from traditional creative jobs to technological experimentation. Conceptually, Nimoy confronts effects of capitalism on the digital arts arena while expressing personal catharsis against computers. Nimoy has been a graduate thesis advisor to students at SVA, and aided several classes at UCLA Design | Media Arts. Nimoy has worked creatively with companies like Weiden+Kennedy, Benetton, and Motion Theory. Josh lectures & exhibits globally, and owns a private consulting business. Oh yeah. and he's in a music band with his younger brother Marc.
Caen Botto, Artist Caen is an intermedia artist, composer and researcher that created Universomente, independent laboratory of production and research in audiovisual experimental techniques and interactive communication. Nowadays working in the presentation of interactive installations, performances and researching in the field of the real time control of audiovisual media.
Simon Poulter, artist
Simon Poulter's work exposes the rules and peels away the layers of obscurity in situations by stating the obvious. He works in multiple mediums and always seeks to get to the core of social situations, using a collection of Trojan horses. Recent projects have included 'Index of Deprivation', an Arts Council England funded project, which pushes the boundaries of experimental art and social inclusion and 'I Can Read You' a locative media game for mobile phones made working with Hewlett Packard researchers. This Summer he will be working with the NOW festival in Nottingham on 'WRX' a film involving a souped up Subaru, the local vicar, and the community of a housing estate rated number 27 on the government's list of most deprived areas. Simon studied painting at Norwich School of Art and St Martins in London.
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Michael Connor, New Media Curator
As Head of Exhibitions at the British Film Institute, Michael Connor is developing a new exhibition space in London dedicated to artists' film, video, and new media. The space, which will be sited within the National Film Theatre complex, opens to the public in autumn 2006. From 2002-2005, Connor worked as Curator at FACT (Foundation for Art & Creative Technology) in Liverpool, where he curated and produced a wide range of exhibitions, events and projects for the gallery and online. Before moving to Liverpool, Connor resided in Austin, Texas, where he worked with Cinematexas Film Festival, wrote for the Austin Chronicle and taught media literacy to "at-risk" youth through the Dougherty Arts Center. Connor holds degrees in Media Production and Cultural Studies (Highest Honors) from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill.
Matthew Philps, Developer
Currently in the final year of a BSC(Hons) in Computer Games Technology at the Liverpool's John Moores University. In the Previous year Matt has worked as a web developer on the HCI-Fun.org.uk site. Within this time he has worked with artist Josh Nimoy, converting his Java based creations into Flash based for use within the website.
John Wai, Developer
John Wai has always been interesting in programming and web design, and likes to make things move on the screen. Wai was introduced to HCI project by tutor Dave England in his third year computer degree placement. His task was to develop and design the hci-fun website, followed by 2 experiments which was so much fun and challenge for John to develop. He learned a lot from the experience.
Grateful thanks also to
Dane Watkins, programming on AKM, Metal www.metalculture.com</a> providing workspace for Dane and Simon, and all the back room staff at FACT who made the workshops and exhibitions happen.
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