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	I studied art at The State University of New York College at Purchase, and the nuts and bolts of computers at the Center for Advanced Visual Study at M.I.T. I've always been interested in using the mechanisms of sensation and perception to open a larger social role for the visual artist. I particularly like integrating new technologies with ancient content. This was done as a participant at the UN Conference on Communications Technology and Traditional Cultures where I presented a performance, A String Form for Binding Nations. And in 1983 with my performance, Zaroff's Tale at The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum which focused on the culture of the Inuit of Alaska. My collaborative projects have included work with choreographer Mel Wong and the Mel Wong Dance Company to produce the computer/video-dance performance, Buddha Meets Einstein at the Great Wall, presented at The Asia Society. And most recently my collaboration with Ricardo Dominguez for the PORT-MIT event, Rabinal Achi/Zapatista Port Action where a VRML bridge, live audio and video streams and chat text were woven into an internet event employing a thousand year old Mayan text and the current news from Chiapas.