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    The show was a spectacular event for Tom and myself.  It was a culmination of our aspirations and probably, the pinnacle of our graduate careers. 

    Twelve pieces were selected for showing.  Nine of the pieces were created by Tom, while the remaining three were created by myself.  The pieces consisted of the following: 
     
     

    TITLE ARTIST YEAR TIME DESCRIPTION
    Digital Soul Tom Frisch 1997 00:02:00 Visions of a digitized culture, where all matter of existence mixes to form new electronic connections.  As our souls become digitized, their function becomes moot.
    Chicago Messenger Tom Frisch 1997 00:05:00 A look into the life of several bicycle messengers working in Chicago.
    A Long Night Joseph Alexander 1997 00:01:40 Where dreams drift from the boring to the surreal and bizarre.
    Mr. Spray Tom Frisch 1998 00:00:30 What do country music, tagging, and television commercials have in common?  Find out from Mr. Spray.
    The Car You Knew America Could Build Tom Frisch 1997 00:00:30 We should be proud of the automobile industry.  Commercial Spot celebrating a great American tradition.
    Resist Tom Frisch 1998 00:00:40 A bizarre perspective on issues of coercion and incarceration in the production line world.
    Bike Shop Stories Tom Frisch 1999 00:10:10 Learn what it's like to own, operate, and work at an urban bike shop.
    Stripped Joseph Alexander 1998 00:02:30 Hamlet alive and kicking, so to speak.
    The Needs of the Many Tom Frisch 1999 00:06:40 Overpopulation is the biggest ecological threat to our planet.  In nature, this problem is controlled by the food chain and other forces.  Which of those forces have control over us?
    Rave Culture Tom Frisch 1998 00:11:00 "Rave culture is a whole feeling of togetherness.  Letting loose, feeling, being and socializing is looked at as a way of being free." - Kevin McSwain
    30 Seconds of a Foam Cow Tom Frisch 1999 00:00:30 see title
    grey Joseph Alexander 1999 00:07:30 A quest for redemption after an error in judgment.
     
     
     

    The evening itself was quite spectacular.  Many favorable responses were received.  The overall onslaught of food, music, and images overwhelmed many and surprised a few.  I think, when it comes down to it, we set a new standard (hopefully) in showing work. 

    Tom and I probably couldn't have pulled any of this off it weren't for the support we received from the following people: 

    moms, dads, bro, sis,
    friends, evlers,
    ifa, wayne, steve, kerry, jim, dana, dan
    Thanks.  Hope we made you proud.