Ars Electronica Festival · 2000
Disembodies
by Markus Degen
🏆 Award of Distinction · Prix Ars Electronica 2000
“Disembodies” by Markus Degen received an Award of Distinction in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2000.
The most controversial piece was Disembodies by Markus Degen. The winning arguments for this piece were that its horrific beauty was striking and is the kind of imagery not often seen in this or any other medium.
About Markus Degen
Markus Degen (A), born 1973, studied visual media design at the University for Applied Art. 1996 International Video Art Prize - Talent Promotion Award with *lightformed*. 1996 - 98 exhibitions in Austria, Germany, Spain, Australia and France.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.