A mediactivist, artist-researcher, musician and anarchitect, an active member of apo33, Julien Ottavi is involved in research and creative work, combining sound art, new technologies and construction of electronic devices. An activist in the free software movement, he participated in the production and the diffusion of APODIO free multimedia software (www.apodio.org). He participates in, and produces, numerous events such as conventions of researchers, artists and activists, sound art or multimedia festivals, workshops on free sofware, etc.
1970, Sables dOlonne (France)
Dominique Leroy lives and works in Rezé close to Nantes. He studied in Nantes and at the Higher Institute for Fine Arts (HISK) in Antwerp. His work has been shown in e.g. a solo exhibition at NICC-freespace in the Centre for Fine Arts (Paleis voor Schone Kunsten) Brussels and in group exhibitions in ICA (Digital studio, London), De Appel (Amsterdam), in Graz, Gent, Nantes and Bordeaux. His work balances between different modes of expression, such as visual arts and music. He works with the physical and sculptural aspect of sound and expresses the outcome through installations and performances. His interactive creations are the result of his exploring the identity of our living environment. He is mainly interested in technological equipment, architecture, urban development, communication networks and the like.