Voltaire's “Chi-Chian” was honoured with a Honorary Mention at the Prix Ars Electronica 2001, category Net Based Art.
CHI-CHIAN Voltaire The story of Chi-Chian has lived in the mind of Voltaire for many years. “I was at an outdoor cafe in Harajuku, Tokyo in 1989, when suddenly Chi-Chian jumped out of a near-by skyscraper and landed in my head.” Says Voltaire.
About Voltaire
Chi-Chian was conceived and created by Voltaire. Film star Bai Ling (Anna and the King, Wild, Wild Wests) voiced the character of Chi-Chian. Michael Lee of Brooklyn, New York, and Daniel Govar of Balti, Maryland animated the series.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.