about
Squidsoup’s work combines sound, physical space and virtual worlds to produce immersive and emotive headspaces. They aim to allow participants to take active control of their experience. They explore the modes and effects of interactivity, looking to make digital experiences where meaningful and creative interaction can occur.
Their work has been shown at numerous festivals, seminars and galleries around the world including SIGGRAPH (LA, 2001 and 2010), Kinetica Art Fair (London 2010), Abandon Normal Devices (UK, 2009-10), ISEA (Belfast, Northern Ireland 2009 and Nagoya, Japan, 2002), the V&A (Late at the V&A, London, October 2008), Graphite (Perth Australia, Dec 2007), Late at Tate Britain (April 2007 and May 2006), Future of Sound (various UK venues including SAGE Gateshead and Goldsmiths London, 2007), Cybersonica (Dana Centre, May 2006), Festival du Nouveau Cinéma (Montreal, 2004), Lab3D (Cornerhouse, Manchester, 2003) and SONAR (Barcelona, 2001), as well as several online exhibitions. Recognition includes an EMMA (Best On-line Art 2000) and a BAFTA nomination (Interactive Arts 2002).
Grants, project commissions and collaborations from (among others): Technology Strategy Board (2008, 2009), Oslo School of Architecture and Design (2009), ETHZ/Horao (2008), Folly (2008), Future of Sound (2007), Cybersonica (2006-8), Arts Institute Bournemouth (2006-7), Arts Council England (2003,5), NESTA Futurelab (2002-7), Clark Digital Bursary (2002,4), Bristol Old Vic (2004), Cornerhouse (2003), Watershed Media Centre (2002,4,5), Mobile Bristol (2004), Storey Institute (2003), Surrey Institute of Art and Design (2003), London Arts (2002).
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Squidsoup is an open group of collaborators coordinated by Anthony Rowe.
Anthony Rowe, creative lead and Squidsoup founder, is also Associate Professor of Interaction Design at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (www.aho.no). Gaz Bushell is main programmer at Squidsoup, and also Lead Programmer for a digital marketing company specializing in viral games. Chris Bennewith is visual designer at Squidsoup, and also Associate Professor, Head of the Institute of Visual Communication at Massey University, Wellington (NZ). Liam Birtles is Senior Lecturer in Digital Media Production at Arts University College Bournemouth.
Others involved include Ollie Bown (Ocean of Light, altzero, Driftnet), James Lane (altzero, Ghosts, Come Closer), Scott Arford (altzero), Sam Britton (altzero), Cliff Randell (Come Closer) and Piers Watson (Virtual Puppeteers) – and many many others who have helped us and played with us along the way.
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Squidsoup’s work can be experienced online at www.squidsoup.org, and in shared spaces, physical and virtual installations, games and software tools.
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Contact mail (at) squidsoup (dot) org