Artist and Professor of Emergent Digital Practices, and Director of the Clinic for Open Source Arts
Specialization(s)
Open Source Software, creative coding, Art and Technology
Professional Biography
Chris Coleman was born in West Virginia, USA and he received his MFA from SUNY Buffalo in New York. His work includes sculptures, videos, creative coding and interactive installations. Coleman has had his work in exhibitions and festivals in more than 20 countries including Brazil, Argentina, Singapore, Finland, the U.A.E., Italy, Germany, France, China, the UK, Latvia, and across North America. He is the Creator and Director of the Clinic for Open Source Arts.
Degree(s)
MFA, Digital Arts, State University of New York at Buffalo, 2003
BFA, Sculpture, West Virginia University, 2001
Professional Affiliations
New Media Caucus
Research
My research looks at the intersection of technology and creativity via animation, VR, digital fabrication, creative coding, and electro-mechanics. I explore our collective future and how people relate to one another across borders and identities.
Areas of Research
Open Source Software
Creative Coding
Art and Technology
Digital Fabrication
Key Projects
The Clinic for Open-Source Arts
To support the artist communities making open source tools.
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