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== 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.

== Fr == disponible en anglais seulement
Artist continues by explaining that “Starring” was produced in several stages. Her intentions were to entice people to visit the site and to expand notions of what art is. She notes that in Fort St. Johns, art making is generally more traditional. NewTel & NLAC collaborative arts grant supported the project (13 – 14, 000$) which made the process of generating awareness about the project possible, aside the project creation itself. This involved placing a billboard on a local commuter road, the Marylyn Monroe like imagery contrasted with harsh wintery landscape. The artist reflects upon her father’s reaction upon seeing her in an image at that scale. She also produced a 30sec TV commercial on NTV (local station) that ran during the news hour. Shot with digital video, exterior scenes and landscapes were shot first, interior chroma-key scenes of the artist performing were shot afterward, and composites of the two were created with After Effects. Andrea stars against herself, as both the Monroe and Page characters. They are presented as 50ft women in Fort St. Johns. Shot at 6am, while the environment seemed all the more desolate and isolated. Artist received emails from people whom were irritated with the advertisements, citing that they did not actually intend to sell products. Andrea was impressed with the varied reactions. She had hoped to break through the barriers she views as existing between the local general public and artwork presentation. She refers to the ads, as well as postcards, as “fake advertising mini art pieces” intended to “lure” public to her website. She notes that the postcards were well-distributed / received. She received emails from visitors to the site that lived abroad, whom had been mailed these postcards, and sees them on fridges or in car interiors.

== En == Artist continues by explaining that “Starring” was produced in several stages. Her intentions were to entice people to visit the site and to expand notions of what art is. She notes that in Fort St. Johns, art making is generally more traditional. NewTel & NLAC collaborative arts grant supported the project (13 – 14, 000$) which made the process of generating awareness about the project possible, aside the project creation itself. This involved placing a billboard on a local commuter road, the Marylyn Monroe like imagery contrasted with harsh wintery landscape. The artist reflects upon her father’s reaction upon seeing her in an image at that scale. She also produced a 30sec TV commercial on NTV (local station) that ran during the news hour. Shot with digital video, exterior scenes and landscapes were shot first, interior chroma-key scenes of the artist performing were shot afterward, and composites of the two were created with After Effects. Andrea stars against herself, as both the Monroe and Page characters. They are presented as 50ft women in Fort St. Johns. Shot at 6am, while the environment seemed all the more desolate and isolated. Artist received emails from people whom were irritated with the advertisements, citing that they did not actually intend to sell products. Andrea was impressed with the varied reactions. She had hoped to break through the barriers she views as existing between the local general public and artwork presentation. She refers to the ads, as well as postcards, as “fake advertising mini art pieces” intended to “lure” public to her website. She notes that the postcards were well-distributed / received. She received emails from visitors to the site that lived abroad, whom had been mailed these postcards, and sees them on fridges or in car interiors.

Interviewer states that StudioXX is a women’s collective: asks if there are collectives like this in St. Johns. Andrea answers there is no formal collective like this, but that there are many fabulous women artists whom participate in a strong community. Informal gatherings take place in artist’s homes. The artist notes that she misses the absence of new media centre in St. Johns, but that there is an independent filmmaking cooperative where they have access to equipment.

Recorded interview with Nicole Nepton, ICT activist on the use of Social Mobilization by women’s groups, as well as the “Down to Earth in Cyberspace”.
Entrevue enregistrée avec Nicole Nepton, activiste de l’ICT qui nous parle de la Mobilisation Sociale fait par les groupes de femmes, ainsi que du “Cyberespace terre à terre”.

Quick holiday techno toy guide with a focus on alternative multimedia games that are geared towards girls, with sound-bites recorded at Femmes Br@nchees #34’s “Girl Games”, where Mary Flanagan and Robin C. Pacific presented their computer games for girls. Mary Flanagan is an experimental media maker, interested in exploring gender implications at the intersections of art and science, as well as feminist gaming research. Robin C. Pacific speaks about her digital-game, ‘The Babes in the Woods”.
Bref guide du temps des fêtes sur les jeux techno avec emphase sur les jeux alternatifs multimédia pour filles, avec extraits sonores enregistrés au “Girl Games” du Femmes Br@nchees #34, où Mary Flanagan et Robin C. Pacific présentent leurs jeux d’ordinateurs pour filles. Mary Flanagan est une fabricante de médias expérimentale, intéressée d’explorer les implications des genres à l’intersection de l’art et de la science, ainsi que de la recherche du jeu féministe. Robin C. Pacific nous parle de son jeu numérique, ‘The Babes in the Woods”.

Interview with Sarah Peebles, Toronto-based sound and radio artist, speaking about her performance at SuperMicMac 2000, a Music Actuelle festival.
Entrevue avec Sarah Peebles, artiste sonore et radio de Toronto, nous parle de sa performance au SuperMicMac 2000, un Festival de Musique Actuelle.

Interview with Netami Stuart, speaking about Studio XX workshops and accessing high speed cable internet.
Entrevue avec Netami Stuart, nous parle des ateliers au Studio XX et de l’accès internet par cable à haute vitesse.

Guest Sharon Hackett speaks about SeeChange.org, and Anita Cotic does a tech update from her recent trip to Croatia, speaking about the MobiTel
L’invitée Sharon Hackett nous parle de SeeChange.org et Anita Cotic fait un retour technique de son tout récent voyage en Croatie et nous parle du MobiTel.

Part 2 of the pre-recorded interview with Sharon Hackett, of the Centre de Documentation sur l’Éducation aux Adultes et la Condition Féminine (CDEACF), on how does one train as an NGO rep to report on events like Beijing+5, and why/how does it matter to women in Québec and elsewhere.
Deuxième partie de l’entrevue pré-enregistrée avec Sharon Hackett, du Centre de Documentation sur l’Éducation aux Adultes et la Condition Féminine (CDEACF), sur la formation de représentante de NGO dans le but de faire des reportages sur des événements comme Beijing+5, et du pourquoi/comment cela est important pour les femmes au Québec et ailleurs.

Part 1 of the pre-recorded interview with Sharon Hackett, of the Centre de Documentation sur l’Éducation aux Adultes et la Condition Féminine (CDEACF), explaining ICT’s, her training with NGO Feminist Alliances to develop the Women Action’s media caucus.

Online tidbits, downloading and Napster and the Jenny-cam info.

Pop culture: Reality TV hits Canada – details about Big Brother tv show. Also, a listing of all summer festivals going on in town.
Culture Pop: La télé-réalité fait son entrée au Canada – détails sur l’émission Big Brother. Aussi, un listing sur tous les festivals d’été ayant lieu à Montréal.

Interview with Cheryl Sim, member of the musical group Gazelle and local media artist.
Entrevue avec Cheryl Sim, membre du groupe de musique Gazelle et artiste locale média.

Review of the newly opened Interactive Science Centre, with a short recorded conversation with two children, sisters Lottie (age 5) & Anna (age 3). Talking about “moving day” in town and sites for those looking to find a place in Montreal, as well as trying to get high-speed cable around town (still difficult at this time).
Critique du Centre des sciences interactives, récemment ouvert, avec une mini-conversation enregistré avec deux enfants, les soeurs Lottie (5 ans) et Anna (3 ans). Discussion sur le “Jour du déménagement” à Montréal et les sites pour ceux qui recherchent un logement à Montreal. Aussi, avoir accès à l’internet haute-vitesse à travers la ville (ce qui demeure toujours difficile à ce moment là).