*1964 in Ohlsdorf/Gmunden (A); 1982–1985 studies of Biology and Botanics, Universität Wien (A); 1985–1990 studies of Sculpture, Akademie der Bildenden Künste, Vienna; 1991–1993 post-graduate-studies, Städelschule, Institut für Neue Medien, Frankfurt/Main (under Peter Weibel); since 1992 collaboration with Laurent Mignonneau; since 1995 Artistic Director and Researcher, ATR Media Integration and Communications Research Laboratories, Kyoto (J); 1997 editor of the publication »Art @ Science«; since 1997 Associate Professor, International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS), Gifu (J); lives and works in Kyoto (J).
The works of Christa Sommerer and Laurent Mignonneau explore the relationship between art, science and technology. They develop simulations of Artificial Life and creative environments for interaction and participation. The confrontation of real and virtual systems requires conscious interaction and exemplifies the interdependence and cooperation of both models.
art technology thought