interface project 88

InterFace 88 was designed, developed & co-ordinated by Jeanelle Hurst in response to challenges relating to issues of gender, diversity, inequality, regional isolation, cultural dissonance and displacement.  In search of solutions, Jeanelle launched a research strategy in 1985 exploring the building blocks of interactivity and connectivity- digital mapping technology, image databases, online bulletin-boards and telecommunications videotex services.  In 1986 Jeanelle actioned the Outdoor Art Drive-In project as the test run for InterFace 88 which was funded and presented under the Australian Bicentennial Art Spaces Program.  InterFace 88 and Outdoor Art Drive-In 86 functioned as prototypes aligning the building blocks of interactivity and connectivity with a public art strategy wherein the interface of local and global communities could be envisioned.  Special thanks to Adam Wolter my friend and colleague whose skill and knowledge of computer programming allowed us to digitally map art works and locations and gain access to the electronic display boards in the city.