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*'''THE LISTENER''' ''Speed show project, presented in one of Rotterdam's belhuises (internet cafe)''.
*'''THE LISTENER''' ''is a chatting program that interferes with the normal flow of a conversation, creating a 'third' person, a mediating agent.''[[User:Laurier_Rochon/work/listener | <Read more>]]
:[[User:Laurier_Rochon/work/listener | <span style='margin-left:-4px;background:#333;color:#fff;padding:3px;font-weight:bold;'>Project page</span>]]




*'''TIME OF OUR LIGHTS''' is a physical, yet metaphorical clock that scans live obituaries from the Web, displays the name of the deceased and uses a light display to embody those who have passed away. It is an homage to the deceased, a conceptual enthroning and a reminder of our own ephemeral, fragile condition.  
*'''TIME OF OUR LIGHTS''' is an homage to the deceased, a conceptual enthroning and a reminder of our own ephemeral, fragile condition.[[User:Laurier_Rochon/work/time_of_our_lights/ | <Read more>]]
:[[User:Laurier_Rochon/work/time_of_our_lights/ | <span style='margin-left:-4px;background:#333;color:#fff;padding:3px;font-weight:bold;'>Project page</span>]]


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Revision as of 00:43, 8 December 2010

Laurier Rochon I like networks, euphemisms, maps, CSS and steak. Some time ago I went to technical school and learned a plethora of outdated skills - survived and moved on to art school, this time using conspicuously vague arguments to justify my work. Currently in Rotterdam, I am hoping to simultaneously learn new binary tricks and restore my faith in humanity.





Projects

  • THE LISTENER is a chatting program that interferes with the normal flow of a conversation, creating a 'third' person, a mediating agent. <Read more>


  • TIME OF OUR LIGHTS is an homage to the deceased, a conceptual enthroning and a reminder of our own ephemeral, fragile condition. <Read more>


Reading notes


I need to take notes on things I read, otherwise my mind forgets. And then it's like I never read it at all.




Part of / working on


  • This is a repository of art/cultural/personal work, collabs with other artists and clients. Includes shows/conferences as well as other things I enjoy.
  • I have been board director/web guru at this company since 2005. <3 industry.