The Fuse Factory is an art and technology initiative focused on cultivating artistic production, research, and experimentation with digital media and electronic tools. Our purpose is to function as an incubator for innovation, interaction, collaboration, critical thought, diversity, and artistic exploration. [Fuse Factory home].
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Media Release: Ignition
- Sparks will fly at Ignition
- (Columbus, Ohio - March 11, 2008) - The Fuse Factory Electronic & Digital Arts Lab, an emerging not-for-profit arts organization in Columbus, is hosting its first juried exhibition, Ignition, on March 28th and 29th at the headquarters of Rescentris, located in Easton Town Center at 4100 Regent St. Suite M, Columbus OH 43219. A committee of seven jurors selected works from dozens of submissions by artists from Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Galloway, and Cuyahoga Falls.
- Ignition includes 2-D works and 3-D installations as well as soundscapes and live performances by Ohio artists working with a wide variety of digital and electronic media, ranging from robotics and software applications to machinima and podcasting. In exploring the convergence of art, science, and technology, the show features electronic music, digital prints, experimental short films and videos, interactive sculpture, robots, and computer animations.
- An open forum with speakers from various fields will further explore the impact of science and technology on the arts, culture and society. A thought-provoking medley of artists, technologists, and scientific innovators will share their perspective on the evolving scientific and technological landscape and its impact on the arts.
- "The purpose of this exhibit is to showcase Ohio artists who are addressing issues that various technologies and scientific developments have brought to bear on our daily life, as well as encourage the public to reflect upon the meaning of being human in our technology-saturated society," said Dr. Alison Colman, Founder and Executive Director of the Fuse Factory.
- In realizing its mission, the Fuse Factory cultivates artistic production, research, and experimentation with digital media and electronic tools through 1) art exhibits featuring emerging and established technologies; 2) events and festivals; 3) after-school programs in art and media literacy; 4) artists' workshops; 5) cross-disciplinary dialogue; and 6) sponsoring other organizations with compatible missions.
- An artists' reception will take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, March 28th. The exhibit will open to the public from 1:00 pm to 8:00pm on Saturday, March 29th. The open forum begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday.
- Participating artists:
- Tyler Ayres (computer animation)
- Tyler Bohm (mixed media)
- Kimberly Burleigh (computer animation)
- Jennifer Cooke (interactive installation)
- Anthony Fontana (machinima)
- Scott Galloway (digital collage)
- Christine Gorbach (experimental video)
- Tom Hubbard (2D digital manipulation)
- Tyler Joswick (digital photography)
- John Sherman Lathram III (digital photography)
- Sean McHenry (experimental video)
- Matt Meindl (experimental video)
- James-David Mericle (experimental electronics)
- David Morneau (audio collage/podcasting)
- Gary Lee Nelson (experimental music/animation)
- Benjamin Newman (interactive installation)
- Phong Nguyen (interactive installation)
- Ross Smith (robotics)
- Mark Webster (experimental music and performance)
- Thomas Winningham (interactive installation)
- Curatorial committee: Alison Colman, Jennifer Deafenbaugh, Jessica Larva, Jessica Miller, Susann Moeller, Jeff Spitzner, and Jackie Theibert
- The Fuse Factory would like to thank Bartha Visual, Stauf's, and Cosi restaurant for their generous support of Ignition!
- Directions to Rescentris from I-71:
- Take the Morse Road Exit off I-71 (Exit 116) toward Sinclair Road
- Turn right onto Morse Road
- Take Morse Road to Morse Xing
- Turn right onto Morse Xing
- Continue on Morse Xing past Seton Street and Chiller Lane
- Turn Left onto Gramercy Street [note: turning right will put you on Easton Market St.]
- Continue on Gramercy Street past Easton Loop N
- Regent Street is next street on the left after Easton Loop N
- Turn left onto Regent Street; parking will be directly on your left
- 4100 Regent Street Suite M is located adjacent to the Southwest Passage
- Directions to Rescentris from I-270:
- Take the Easton Way exit off I-270 (Exit 33) onto Easton Way
- Continue on Easton Way past Stelzer Road
- Turn right onto Easton Loop E
- Take Easton Loop E to Gramercy Street
- Turn left onto Gramercy Street
- Continue on Gramercy Street past Fenlon St, The Strand E, and The Strand W on the right
- Turn right onto Regent Street; parking will be directly on your left
- 4100 Regent Street is located adjacent to the Southwest Passage
