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2001PRM31217O
February 7, 2001
Titre forgé : andrea_cooper_htmlles2001_part 1
== FR == disponible en anglais seulement, Artist studied painting at Concordia. In the last year of her degree program, the artist’s focus was on printmaking, which led to use of sound. During the resulting exhibition, the artist noted difficulty of presenting work involving (audio) media in gallery; patrons discouraged in some way to “look through” work. She realized at that time that the internet was a better medium of presentation for such work. After receiving funding support for a work titled “On Probation” – her first web piece – she says she was “hooked”. Andrea learned Photoshop and html through a tutor, hired for the project, at this time. She does all design work, but often has collaborators or staff assisting with internet-based code. Interviewer (Valerie Walker) mentions Betty Page and Marylyn Monroe, and artist adds that also Jane Russell, come to mind in the presentation of the piece “Starring”. Artist states she has always had an enthusiasm of interest for Hollywood glamour and American pop-cultural references. Born and raised in Newfoundland to a Catholic family, TV presented a distinct awareness of “Other” – a world and people distinct from her own environment. American culture seemed more appealing, or to be “a better place”. Artist notes she was obsessed with the concept of Icon and beautiful ladies. Andrea confirms that characters in “Starring” were inspired by Monroe and Page, while other characters were the result of imagining what it is to be another person.
== En == Artist studied painting at Concordia. In the last year of her degree program, the artist’s focus was on printmaking, which led to use of sound. During the resulting exhibition, the artist noted difficulty of presenting work involving (audio) media in gallery; patrons discouraged in some way to “look through” work. She realized at that time that the internet was a better medium of presentation for such work. After receiving funding support for a work titled “On Probation” – her first web piece – she says she was “hooked”. Andrea learned Photoshop and html through a tutor, hired for the project, at this time. She does all design work, but often has collaborators or staff assisting with internet-based code. Interviewer (Valerie Walker) mentions Betty Page and Marylyn Monroe, and artist adds that also Jane Russell, come to mind in the presentation of the piece “Starring”. Artist states she has always had an enthusiasm of interest for Hollywood glamour and American pop-cultural references. Born and raised in Newfoundland to a Catholic family, TV presented a distinct awareness of “Other” – a world and people distinct from her own environment. American culture seemed more appealing, or to be “a better place”. Artist notes she was obsessed with the concept of Icon and beautiful ladies. Andrea confirms that characters in “Starring” were inspired by Monroe and Page, while other characters were the result of imagining what it is to be another person.