Sister Valérie of the Internet - Online Perform ance this Friday!

[valerie lamontagne]

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Sister Valérie of the Internet - Online Performance this Friday!

Interact directly with Sister Valérie by confessing your
sins, praying with her, and asking her for guidance!

-> Friday July 25: 1 - 2 PM, Eastern Standard Time
Using the iVisit video chat client.

User instructions:

1. Download iVisit here: http://www.ivisit.com  You need to register,
but the software is free!

2. It is not necessary to have a webcam to participate in iVisit, but it
is  more fun! If you have a cam, make sure it is hooked up and turned on
before  launching the software. Also ensure that you are connected to the
internet.  Run the iVisit software.

3. In the "Address Book" window, click on "Places".  Then click on "Arts",
then "Creative".

3. Click once on the room called "SisterValerie". Click again on "Chat
Room", and then click on "Join Room".  You're in!  You can now see Sister
Valérie and chat directly with her...get your confessions ready!

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About the project:
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Year Zero One presents: the Splash Page Project
July 1 - September 1 2003 :Sister Valérie of the Internet

We are pleased to present two online performances, and a web project by
Valérie Lamontagne entitled Sister Valérie of the Internet.
Valérie's work gravitates around performance and related elements
(documentation, costumes, installation), which play with cultural
clichés and the idea of kitsch. Integrating performance and Web,
Sister Valérie of the Internet was developed at La Chambre Blanche,  and
explores the rich history of Catholicism in Québec. During the
performances, participants will witness Sister Valérie praying online
and will be able to interact directly with her by confessing their
sins, praying with her, and asking her for guidance. At all other  times
the online confessional will remain active to receive your sins!

You may view the performances and the documentation at
http://www.year01.com

Performance Schedule:
-> Friday July 25: 1 - 2 PM, Eastern Standard Time
-> Friday August 15: 1 - 2 PM, Eastern Standard Time

Time Zone Conversion: http://www.timezoneconverter.com

Find out more about the artist behind Sister Valérie at her website -

http://www.mobilegaze.com/valerie/

Year Zero One has offered its splash page as an exhibition space for
artists that will operate on a bimonthly basis. A selection of
Canadian and international net.artists have been invited to show
their work in this forum. The Splash Page Project launched on Feb. 1,
2002 with a piece by net.artist Mouchette. The Project is curated by
Michelle Kasprzak. If you have a proposal for this space, please
e-mail: splash at year01.com

Year Zero One is an on-line artist run centre which operates as a
network for the dissemination of digital culture and new media
through web based exhibitions, an extensive media arts
directory/bulletin, and the Year01 Forum - an electronic art journal.

http://www.year01.com

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