08: Timeline Ch 6—Personal Computer Era (1980s) with Mark Wilson, Copper Giloth, Dan Sandin, David Em, William Latham, Stephen Todd, Darcy Gerbarg & Geoff Davis

In our chat, "Pioneers of '80s Art & Innovation," from February 7, 2024, a panel of icons joins Peter Bauman and Conrad House. They share their diverse perspectives on the 1980s in digital and generative art, reflecting the decade's richness and complexity.

Speakers include: Mark Wilson, Copper Giloth, Dan Sandin, David Em, William Latham, Stephen Todd, Darcy Gerbarg + Geoff Davis

Chapters 📖

[00:00:00]: Introduction

[00:01:55]: The Decade of the 80s

[00:02:30]: Darcy Gerbarg's Experience

[00:06:36]: Copper Giloth's Pioneering Work

[00:09:04]: Mark Wilson's Journey

[00:14:53]: David Em's Early Encounters

[00:20:50]: William Latham's IBM Fellowship

[00:24:50]: Stephen Todd's Collaboration with William

[01:00:02]: Early experiences with personal computers

[01:01:13]: Transition to personal computers for artists

[01:03:01]: Evolution of personal computers in the 80s

[01:04:22]: Giloth on gender bias in the '80s art world

[01:06:21]: Giloth on computer graphics & the portrayal of women's bodies

[01:08:38]: Expansion of artist community in the '80s

[01:10:19]: Generative art and its evolution

[01:13:47]: Creativity & the Chicago video game industry

[01:17:05]: Influence of Silicon Graphics on commercial graphics