So, over the previous 2 weeks I did some research on Natalie Bookchin, a Los Angeles based new media artist. I was very impressed with all the work I experienced and quite glad to have recieved her as my assignment. All of the new media art I have encountered has been very interesting, especially Natalie Bookchin's. Her work is very expressive and has a definite point/topic that she introduces to you in a creative, interactive, and different way. The Intruder was one of my favorites because it's hectic net art that is also organized, refined, and informative. As the player, your participation results in the continuation of the story La Intrusa by Jorges Luis Borges, and although the work is a crazy internet game it is quite,erm...beautiful. The work is dynamic yet soft, it has the ability to get your attention, hold it, and eventually you understand and appreciate the work.

Natalie is without a doubt a profound new media artist with a vast understanding of our technological era. She understands the differences between our working past and our tech savvy present and announces that in her work. It's fascinating really, especially for me having the knowledge I have of computers then seeing work from Natalie, Mark Napier, Olia Lialina. I feel as though I have much to learn but glad that I have artists like these to open up the spectrum of what is considered art. I am becoming a great fan of conceptual art, the ideas make the art beautiful and interesting not just talent. Art is breaking more boundaries than ever before and becoming more involved, collaborative, and expressive. It's a nice feeling to know that there is artwork work that is "untouchable".