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James AvatarMusic Director, Public Relationsavatar@brooklynmedialab.com James Avatar is a Black Futurist/Digital Media Artist, Music composer, songwriter, singer and raptivist from New York, NY. He is dedicated to tutoring and mentorship in Art and New Media disciplines, and has served in this capacity as an Artist-in-Residence at S.U.N.Y. Purchase for music & theatre, as well at Babson College for dance and choreography. His commitment to the aesthetic evolution of contemporary music and film is evidenced by his authorship of thousands of audio recordings, independently and in collaboration with other artists and studios. He co-founded BML with Digitelle in 2001, and oversees the music production and public relations for the company. |
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Artists StatementActivism, individualism and humanity have not yet been assimilated into American pop culture for the purpose of being a vehicle for mass influence. This statement comes from a growing number of new American realists who exhibit contempt for convention and can no longer remain silent under the guise of complacency. The revolution will be televised only for the purpose of higher ratings. Individualism seems to be fading away. People favor blending in rather than sticking out in the crowd. Except, of course, those who want to make fools of themselves on TV. And even so, it's not like they want to sing or dance or excel at something unbelievable. They seem to enjoy being part of "reality" entertainment, where they allow a national network to set up "real-life" situations that they play a part in. Whether it's finding a boyfriend, doing extreme stunts, or surviving the wild without the comfort of modern conveniences, these blind mice subject themselves to this grand lab experiment while millions gawk dumbfounded and satiated, in-between commercials. Pass the fat-free jalapeno honey-mustard no-cholesterol twice-baked multi-grain snack crisps, please.Career Highlights1992 Boston Music Award Nominee-Outstanding Rap Act (Avatar MC)1994 Boston Music Award Nominee-Best Funk Band (Avatar Blue) "POPWRITER"-directorial debut; Original Theater Production 1987 S.U.N.Y. PURCHASE (Purchase Experimental Theater) "Exit The Villain" director; Original Theater Production 6/16/2001, Dixon Place Theater, NYC ("Not For Broadway" theater series) "WHIRLGIRL" Online Animated Series-Music director '98-2002 "TRANCESPACE" Multimedia Mix Exhibit-Director 3/15/2003 & 3/29/2003 Chelsea Art Museum |
Website www.filterkingz.com |