Ars Electronica Festival · 2001
Prototype Schmarotzer ® (Parasite)
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 2001
In 2001, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Prototype Schmarotzer ® (Parasite)” by Frank Fietzek (Interactive Art) with a Honorary Mention. Frank Fietzek has 1 more work in this atlas.
The Schmarotzer®-Model A is based on the phenomenon known as the Seebeck Effect, according to which electrical energy may be obtained through warmth differences (in this case, the body heat of the host and the warmth of the surrounding air).
About Frank Fietzek
Frank Fietzek (DE), born 1960. 1981-82 studied philosophy at the University of Tübingen; 1983-84 Free Art School Hamburg, 1985-86 studied computer science at the University of Hamburg; 1994/95 guest lecturer at the Merzakademie Stuttgart, College of Design…
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