In 1994, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Winter Aconites” by Frances White (Digital Musics & Sound Art) with a Honorary Mention.
The winter aconite is a species of flowering bulb (Eranthis hyemalis). Its small, yellow, buttercup-like flowers are among the very first to appear each year; in the northeast, it can bloom as early as February, while there is still snow on the ground.
About Frances White
Frances White (US), composer, primarily of computer music. Studied with Lawrence Moss, Charles Dodge, and Paul Lansky. Various awards and fellowships, including two top prizes in the 1990 Bourges International Electroacoustic Music Competition.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.