::fc-announce:: reSkin | ANAT Media Lab on Wearable Computing

[linda carroli]

ANAT MEDIA RELEASE
For immediate release 1 September 2006

reSkin
ANAT Media Lab on Wearable Computing

January 15 - February 4, 2007
Australian National University, Canberra
http://www.anat.org.au/reskin

About reSkin
The Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT) is pleased to announce 
its Summer Media Lab. reSkin will be facilitated by renowned media artists 
including ELISE CO (USA), JOANNA BERZOWSKA (Canada) and ALISTAIR RIDDELL 
(Australia). reSkin will be an intensive three-week workshop focussing on 
wearable technology, embracing the skill-based practices of object, 
jewellery, fashion design and media art.

reSkin facilitators will be working with artists including jewellers, 
object designers, textile artists, fashion designers and media 
practitioners. Together they will research, develop and rapid prototype 
sensor, time based and reactive clothing, jewellery, shoes, bags, personal 
environmental and device designs - anything wearable and technologically 
integrated. The Lab will focus on research and development, 
experimentation, collaboration and project development.

Outcomes
reSkin will end with WearNow a one-day forum of critical dialogue looking 
at our wearable futures, and a special publication examining emerging 
practices in depth. An exhibition of wearables that will include outcomes 
from the lab is scheduled for 2008.

Who Can Apply
reSkin is open to Australian and International artists and designers with 
at least 3 years of practice in the fields of jewellery and object design, 
textile design, fashion design, media arts, hybrid art and other related 
disciplines.

How to Apply
ANAT is currently calling for applications for reSkin. Application 
guidelines including further details on the Lab, facilitators, and public 
outcomes can be downloaded from the reSkin website at: www.anat.org.au/reskin

Further information
Alexandra Gillespie
Project Manager reSkin
ANAT Media Arts Lab 2006
Email: alexandra at anat.org.au

Dr Melinda Rackham
ANAT Executive Director
Tel: (08) 8231 9037
Email: melinda at anat.org.au

The ANAT New Media Lab 2006 reSkin is supported by the Visual Arts and 
Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory 
Governments. reSkin project partners are Australian National University 
School of Art, Centre for New Media Arts (ANU), Australian National Museum 
and Craft Australia.