6:30pm Wednesday 7th September 2011

Speaker: Dr. Jack Tait

6:30 for 7:00pm start at Birkbeck College
43 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PD

The Computer Arts Society autumn season begins with a talk by drawing machine pioneer Jack Tait. Jack will give a presentation on programmable analogue drawing machines which will include material from his recently completed PhD and include new research directions. This event is free and members of the public are welcome to attend.

Jack will give a presentation comprising images selected from a 50 year period to identify common 'idea' factors in the body of his work. Speculations on art process and philosophical questions which may arise from them will be addressed. Videos of the programmer in action are included.