CURRICULUM VITA OF PRINCIPAL anaïs lake ( anaislake.net )
Artistic experience
Experimental Artist. iOS Application Developer, 3D & 4D Technology Developer, Vlogger, Filmmaker, Performance and Installation Artist. Artwork and Writing include Three Dimensional Modeling, Animation, Rigging, Rendering and Dynamics, Digital Film Editing, Interactive Computer Controlled Installation and Theatrical Staging, Massive Multi-User Environments, Online Networked Art, Digital Projections for Dance, Performance and Installation, Digital Storytelling, Electronically Enhanced Public Performance and Public Interactive Works, Site Specific Environmental and Sacred Works, Sacred Dance, Digital Imaging and Motion Graphic Effects, Two Dimensional Computer Animation, Photography, Drawing, Sculpture and Writing for Electronic Arts and New Media. Niagara Falls New York, Lexington Kentucky, Utrecht Netherlands, New York New York, San Francisco California, San José California, Chicago Illinois, New Orleans Louisiana, Los Angeles California, Austin Texas, Reno Nevada, Santa Cruz California, Nevada City California. (1970-2024).
Academic experience
Associate Professor, Three Dimensional Modeling, Animation, Rendering and Dynamics, Sierra College, Rocklin and Grass Valley, California. (2005-2007).
Assistant Professor, CADRE Laboratory for New Media, School of Art, College of the Humanities, San José State University, California. (1994-1998).
Assistant Professor, Digital Arts and New Media, The Division of Arts. Porter College. University of California Santa Cruz. (1993-1994).
Assistant Professor, Film, Video and Screenwriting, Department of Art and Art History, University of Texas Arlington. (1992).
Lecturer, CADRE Laboratory for New Media, School of Art, College of the Humanities, San José State University, California. (1990-1994).
Teaching interests
Digital Humanities (Digital Humanities, Electronic Arts, Digital Media, Digital Arts, New Media, Machine Media, Art Science & Technology). Digital Storytelling, Three-Dimensional Internet, Modeling, Animation, Rendering and Dynamics, Digital Motion Editing and Effects, Collective Internet Experience, History and Critical Analysis of Contemporary New Media Practices and Integrating Electronic Arts with Installation, Performance and Public Art.
Academic work
Presentation and Panel Speaker, Digital Humanities.
Presentation, Propaganda and the Commons, Sierra College California. (2005).
Panel Speaker, Women Artists Defining Technology, San José Museum of Art, California. (1997).
Curriculum Development, Digital Humanities.
Sierra College, California, Three Dimensional Modeling, Animation, Rendering and Dynamics, Sierra College California. (2005).
San José State University, California. New Media undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts curriculum. (1992-1998).
University of California Santa Cruz. New Media undergraduate Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts curriculum. (1993-1994).
Courses Developed, Digital Humanities.
Sierra College, California. Three Dimensional Modeling, Animation, Rendering and Dynamics. (2005-2007).
San José State University, California. Introduction to Computers in Art, Digital Video and Computer Animation, Seminar in Art and Technology, Advanced Projects in Computers in Art, Independent Study and Senior Thesis. (1992-1998).
University of California Santa Cruz. Introduction to Computer Art I, Introduction to Computer Art II and Computer Imaging. (1993-1994).
University of Texas Arlington. Video Art and New Genres and Advanced Video Art and New Genres. (1992).
Courses Taught, Digital Humanities.
47 university courses taught, list does not include graduate teaching assistantships or other teaching experience.
Three Dimensional Modeling, Animation, Rendering and Dynamics (2005-2007).
Advanced Projects in Computers in Art (1996-1998).
Independent Study and Senior Thesis (1996-1998).
Seminar in Art and Technology (1996-1997).
Digital Video and Computer Animation (1994-1997).
Introduction to Computers in Art (1992-1997).
Computer Imaging (1994).
Introduction to Computer Art I (1993-1994).
Introduction to Computer Art II (1993-1994).
Video Art and New Genres (1992).
Advanced Video Art and New Genres (1992).
Service & Leadership
Sierra Gathering, Founder, Sierra Nevada, California. (2005).
CADRE Laboratory for New Media Research Fellow, San José State University, California. (1992-1998).
College of Humanities Committee, San José State University, California. (1994-1998).
School of Art Curriculum Committee, San José State University, California. (1994-1998).
School of Art NASAD Committee, San José State University, California. (1994-1998).
School of Art Council Committee, San José State University, California. (1994-1998).
WORKS/San José Board Member and Grant Writer, California. (1993).
Grants
Foundation Grant, Digital Learning, San José State University. (1996-1998).
Softimage Software Donation, Softimage to San José State University. (1994).
Affirmative Action Development Grant, San José State University. (1994).
Professional Development Grant for Artists, Kentucky Council for the Arts. (1989).
Digital Media Labs
Sierra College California. (2005-2007).
CADRE Laboratory. San José State University. (1989-1998).
Porter College Digital Laboratory. University of California Santa Cruz. (1993-1994).
Creative work
Artwork, Documents.
Sacred Environments for the Web, International 3D Web Environments (2024).
Wisdom Interviews, International Streaming Interviews (2024).
13 Moon Calendar, Animation System Application (2024).
3D Yogaflow, Animation System Application (2024).
Goddess Vision Quest, Feature Film (2024).
Sri Cakra, Yantra (2018).
Cloud Tunnel, Visuals (2018).
Sanskrit Vibe, Visuals (2002).
Medicine Wheel, Visuals (1998).
Neural World, Installation (1996).
Conduits, Performance (1994).
Snakes, Animation (1992).
Dowhatdo, Performance (1992).
Urban Cow, Public Art (1992).
Choke Nod, Installation (1991).
Isolate Connect, Video (1991).
98.6FM, Performance (1990).
The Golden Egg, Installation (1989).
Artwork, Exhibitions.
Zero One San Jose, WORKS/San José, ISEA2006, Group Show, California. (2006).
Carl Cherry Foundation, Group Show, Carmel, California. (1996).
Digital Identities, Group Show, University of Nevada Reno. (1995).
Action Experimental Art, Group Show, San José Institute of Contemporary Art, California. (1994).
Mind Axis, Group Show, San José Institute of Contemporary Art, California. (1994).
New American Talent, Group Show, Laguna Gloria Art Museum, Austin, Texas. (1993).
Learning 2000, Group Show, Exploratorium, San Francisco, California. (1993).
Add Noise, Group Show, Contract Design Center, San Francisco, California. (1992).
Critically Situated, Group Show, San José Institute of Contemporary Art, California. (1991).
Emerging Voices, Group Show, WORKS/San José, California. (1991).
First International Symposium on Electronic Art, Group Show, FISEA, Utrecht, Netherlands. (1988).
Artsplace Gallery, Group Show, Lexington, Kentucky. (1988).
Robert C. May Gallery of Photography, Group Show, Lexington, Kentucky. (1988).
Artwork, Visuals.
2012, Sacred Dance Event, San Francisco, California. (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007).
Afternoon with Dr. José Arguelles, A Warehouse, Oakland, California. (1999).
Friday the 13th, Sacred Dance Event, Oakland, California. (1999).
Mendocino Forest, Sacred Dance Event, Mendocino, California. (1999).
Artwork, Installations.
Mattress Swing, Cocreator, Installation, Burning Man, Gerlach, Nevada. (1999).
Systems Control - Neural World, Installation, San José State University, California. (1996).
The Golden Egg, Installation, San José State University, California. (1990).
Artwork, Performances.
Bicoastal Internet Performance. Producer, Director and Performer. Pac Bell Center, Santa Clara, California and Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City, New York. (1994).
Conduits, Assistant Director to Joel Slayton, Commissioned for the Palo Alto Centennial, California. (1994).
Dowhatdo, Assistant Director to Joel Slayton, Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, San José, California. (1992).
98.6 FM, Assistant Director to Joel Slayton, Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, California. (1990).
Architecture for Catastrophic Change, Contributing Animator, George Coates Performance Works, San Francisco, California. (1991).
Right Mind is Nowhere, Contributing Animator, George Coates Performance Works, San Francisco, California. (1990).
Artwork, Public Art.
Electronic Mural, Cocreator, SIGGRAPH'93, Chicago, Illinois. (1993).
Urban Cow, Outdoor Projection, Eighty Sites in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. (1992).
Isolate/Connect, Street Projection and Video Distribution, San José, California. (1991).
See No Rock City, Road Signs, Three Sites in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. (1989).
Artwork, Direction of Student Exhibitions.
Compost, Performance and Installation, SIGGRAPH'97 Electronic Garden, Los Angeles, California. (1997).
Wango, Performance and Installation, SIGGRAPH'96 Digital Bayou, New Orleans, Louisiana. (1996).
San José State University CADRE New Media Lab, 10th Anniversary and Open House, California. (1995).
MFA Graduate Student Research and Exhibition Advisor, San José State University, California. (1994-1998).
University of California, Santa Cruz, Porter Lab Grand Opening, California (1993).
Senior Thesis BA and BFA Research and Exhibition Advisor, University of California Santa Cruz and San José State University, California. (1992-1998).
Artwork, Awards
Artist Fellowship Media Arts / New Genres, Arts Council of Santa Clara County, California. (1993).
Artwork, Social Media.
anaislake.net (2014-2024).
gaiasessions.net (2001-2024).
sacredenvironments.org (2005-2024).
shamama.net (2003-2024).
turtlehouse.us (2003-2024).
wisdominterviews.org (2006-2024).
Artwork, YouTube Channels.
anaïs lake (2024).
caru darsana sarasa (2024).
sacredenvironments (2024).
solargrow (2024).
turtlehouse forest garden (2024).
wisdominterviews (2024).
Artwork, Cocreated Social Media.
3DYogaflow, iOS Application. (2013-2024).
Syncretism Wheel created in 3D, © Santos Bonacci. (2019-2022).
Petra (Jordan), all you've heard is wrong. The true ancient history of Petra. Forbidden Archaeology, © Sylvie’ Ivanowa, iBook Cocreator. (2016).
Eddie’s Art Collection, Instagram Cocreator. (2015).
Eric Clausen Iron, Instagram Cocreator. (2015).
Metahistory Lexicon, © John Lamb Lash, iBook Cocreator. (2014).
Basics 108 Daily Ten Free the Hips, © Kali Ray, iBook Cocreator. (2014).
chantclub.com, Website Cocreator. (2000-2007).
devipeetham.com, Website Cocreator. (2004, 2005).
triyoga.com, Website Cocreator. (1999-2005).
seedolifegarden.org, Website Cocreator. (2004).
nutricell.info, Website Cocreator. (2000).
cadre.sjsu.edu, Website Cocreator. (1997, 1998).
Other Experience
Lifeguard. Murray Aquatic Center, Murray Utah. (2022).
Master Theater Projectionist. Massive Projection, Sound and Lighting Systems, Video Wall Setup and Moving Imagery Systems Control. Clients include Adobe Systems, Apple Computer, Applied Materials, Clarklift, Microsoft and many others. Shows include House of Blues Adobe PDF Worldwide Launch, Semicon, SIGGRAPH, NAB, PCExpo, MacWorld and Comdex. (1987-1997).
Alias Education Certified Instructor, Alias (predecessor to Autodesk Maya) Level 3 Animator. New Orleans, Louisiana. (1996).
Software Developer of Inventory and Location Management Database, Show Management and Worldwide Shipping and Tracking of 40,000 Item Staging Inventory, 4th Dimension Flat File Authoring System, San José, California. (1994).
IATSE Local 134. Shows include The Grateful Dead and David Copperfield. (1990-1992).
Camerawork, Lighting, Sound and Editing in Sound Stage and on Location. Corporate Television Network. Clients include Sun Microsystems, Mountain View, California. (1990, 1991).
Studio Photography and Darkroom Processing in Medium and Large Formats, M.S. Rezny Photography, Lexington, Kentucky. (1985, 1986).
Artpark Workshop Artist, Niagara Falls, New York. (1985).
Lexington Council for the Arts Docent, Lexington, Kentucky. (1984).
Artsplace Children's Art Instructor, Lexington, Kentucky. (1984).
Wildlife Biology Research Assistant to Dr. William McComb, School of Forestry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. (1984).
Photojournalism and Photojournalism Editor, Kentucky Kernel, University of Kentucky. Included sports photography of The University of Kentucky Wildcats Basketball and Football Teams. Lexington, Kentucky. (1982-1984).
Travel
Study of Ecosystems, Sierra Nevada, California. (1998-2024).
Study of Ecosystems, San Francisco Bay Area, California. (1989-2018).
Study of Ecosystems, Kauai, Hawaii. (2014).
Study of Ecosystems, Baja, Mexico. (1999).
Master Projectionist, Applied Materials. Seoul, Korea, Geneva, Switzerland and Taipei, Taiwan. (1997).
Study of Art and Architecture in Athens, Thira, Mikinos, Ios, Sifnos and Paros, Greece. (1994).
Study of Ecosystems, North Island, New Zealand. (1992).
Study of Art and Architecture in England, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, West Germany, East Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. (1986).
Study of Ecosystems, Appalachian Mountains, Kentucky. (1977-1989).
Organizations
Inter Society for Electronic Arts.
Association for Computing Machinery.
Society for Photographic Education.
National Press Photographers Association.
Kali Ray TriYoga International Yoga Association.
Other passions
Turtlehouse Forest Garden, a magical, mystical, forest garden homestead. (2006-2024).
Homeschooling my son. (2003-2021).
Earth Walk, Organic Vegan Living Foods, Naturopathy, Yoga, Permaculture and Solar Power. (1998-2024).
Electronic Music. (1989-2024).
Triathlete, Placed in five mini-triathlons. (1984-1989).
A Beautiful Healthy Planet, Meditation, Dance, Sacred Earth Wisdom. (1964-2024).
Education
Master of Fine Arts, CADRE Laboratory, School of Art and Design, College of the Humanities, San José State University. (1992).
Bachelor of Science, Forestry and Art, College of Agriculture Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Kentucky. (1987).
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