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<p class="style1"><strong>PETER EDWARDS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong> </p>
pete[at]casperelectronics[dot]com<p>
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<p align="center" class="style1"><strong>Professional Experience</strong></p>
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<p align="left" class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Casperelectronics</strong></span>, Troy, NY: 2000 to Present<br />
  <strong><em>Sole Proprietor, Designer</em></strong><br />
  Musical instrument design and production. <br />

 &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Custom instrument commissions<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Interface and circuit design<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Circuit modification and appropriation <br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Custom housing and hardware production</hr></p>
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<p align="left" class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Ghost Wizard</strong></span>, Troy, NY: 2010 to Present<br />
  <strong><em>Co-owner, Creative Director, Engineer</em></strong><br />
  Creative electronics kit production for hobbyists <br />

 &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Electronic circuit design<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Production coordinator<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Open source documentation and forum upkeep <br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Graphic Design</hr></p>
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<p align="left" class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Casper Land</strong></span>, Troy, NY: 2009 to Present<br />  <strong><em>Director, Co-curator</em></strong><br />
Casper Land is a creative-technology themed workshop, classroom, gallery and show space. <br />
 &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Creative direction<br />
 &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Curating performances and art shows<br /></hr></p>
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<p align="left" class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Make Magazine</strong></span>, North Sebastopol, CA: 2009<br />  <strong><em>Guest writer</em></strong><br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Writing tutorials for print and online publication<br />
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<p align="left" class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Arts Center of the Capital Region</strong></span>, Troy, NY: 2009-2010<br />  <strong><em>Teacher</em></strong><br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  Planning, designing and teaching creative electronics workshops <br />
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<p align="left" class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Harvestworks Digital Media Arts Center</strong></span>, Manhattan, NY:  2008 to Present<br />
  <strong><em>Teacher</em></strong><br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Planning, designing and teaching creative electronics workshops </p>
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<p align="left" class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Lemelson Assistive Technology Development Center, <br>Hampshire College, </strong></span>Amherst, MA:  2005 to 2007<br />
  <strong><em>Adjunct Assistant Professor of Design</em></strong><br />
  Planned, designed and implemented creative electronics program.<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designing class curriculum<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Developing and maintaining electronics lab facilities<br />
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<p align="left" class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Joseph Hutchins and Company</strong></span>, Long Island City, NY:  2008<br />
  <strong><em>Freelance design associate/model maker</em></strong><br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AutoCAD rendering and manipulation<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Model planning and fabrication<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Extensive interfacing with and maintenance of laser cutter</p>
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<p align="left" class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Aroura Lampworks</strong></span>, Brooklyn, NY:  2008<br />
  <strong><em>Project Manager/fabricator</em></strong><br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working directly with clients and in-house fabrication shop<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Custom lamp fabrication and restoration<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Metal fab, wiring, finishing </p>
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<p class="style1"><span class="style4"><strong>Bloomer Studios</strong></span>, New Haven, CT: 2006 to 2007<br />
  <strong><em>Freelance Design Associate/ Shop Tech</em></strong> <br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Construction of scale architectural models from blue prints<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shop tool maintenance and repair<br />
  &bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Woodworking (carving and cabinetry), metal working, foam carving, figurative clay sculpting.</hr></p><hr>
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  <span class="style1"><strong>Education</strong></span></p>
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  <span class="style4">Rhode Island School of Design</span>, RI: 1996 to 2000<br />
  <em>B.F.A., Sculpture</em></p></hr><hr>
<p align="center" class="style1"><strong>Skills</strong></p>
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Circuit design and circuit board fabrication.<br>
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Computer illustration. Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD. <br>
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BasicStamp programming and implementation. <br>
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Programming in the Max/MSP/Jitter environment. <br>
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HTML programming. <br>
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Advanced wood, metal and plastics working/machining experience including laser cutter automation.<br />
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kinetic object design. Includes use of motors, cam shaft based movement and complex sensorial systems. </hr><br /></hr><hr>

<p align="center" class="style1"><strong>Exhibitions and Presentations</strong></p>

<strong>2010</strong> Lecture, OFFF arts festival, Paris, France <br />
<strong>2010</strong> Visiting Artist Lecture, Bloomfield College, Bloomfield, NJ <br />
<strong>2010</strong> Solo installation exhibition "White Light", West Hall Gallery, RPI, Troy,  NY<br />
<strong>2010</strong> Workshop and presentation, Bent Festival, New York, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Workshop, NYU, Manhattan, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Workshop, Piksel Festival, Bergen, Norway<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Workshop, Long Beach University, Long Beach, CA<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Workshop and presentation, Electro-Music festival, Bloomingdale, NJ<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Artists Lecture "Circuit Bending: Process and Perception", MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA <br />
<strong>2008</strong> Presentation, workshop and performance, BENT festival, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Drawing exhibition "Convergence", ABC No Rio, New York, NY <br />
<strong>2008</strong> Installation and performance, Lost Horse Gallery, Reykjavik, Iceland <br />
<strong>2008</strong> Presentation and performance, Governors island, New York, NY <br />
<strong>2008</strong> Featured presenter for "Inspiration Day", Hasbro Toys, Pawtucket, RI <br />
<strong>2008</strong> Presentation and panel member, PotluckCon, New Orleans, LA <br />
<strong>2008</strong> Presentation and lecture, Nauticon, Cleveland, OH <br />
<strong>2008</strong> Presentation and performance, BENT festival, LA, NY, MN <br />
<strong>2008</strong> Group show, Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery, Manchester, CT<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Presentation and performance, The Piksel Festival, Bergen, Norway<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Presentation, workshop and performance, BENT Festival, Eyebeam, NY<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Workshop, Public access television, New Haven,CT<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Group show, &ldquo;Model Citizens&rdquo;, Art Space, New Haven CT<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Group show, &ldquo;Model Citizens&rdquo;, Albany Airport, Abany NY<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Solo show, Seton gallery, University of New Haven, CT <br />
<strong>2006</strong> Group Show, Yale&rsquo;s Green Gallery, New Haven, CT;<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Citywide open studios, New Haven, CT<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Presentation, workshop and performance, BENT Festival, The Tank, NY</p>
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<p align="center" class="style1"><strong>Performances</strong></p><p align="left" class="style1">
<strong>2010</strong> Bent Festival, Manhattan, NY <br />
<strong>2010</strong> OFFF Festival, Paris, France <br />
<strong>2009</strong> Performa Festival, Manhattan, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Monkeytown, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Arts Center of the Capital Region, Troy, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Bennington College, North Bennington, VT<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Bergen Kunsthall, Bergen, Norway<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Casper Land, Troy, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Upstate Artists Guild Gallery, Albany, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Bent Festival, The Tank, Manhattan, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> 3rd Ward, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Load of Fun Theater, Baltimore, MD<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Big Rock Candy Mountain, Philladelphia, PA<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Weird Diner, Bloomfield, CT<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Building 16, Providence, RI<br />
<strong>2009</strong> The Elevens, North Hampton, MA<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Hampshire College, Amherst, MA<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Market Hotel, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Death By Audio, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Vanishing Point, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Scrap Cycle, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Monkey Town, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Death By Audio, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> CMJ music festival, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> The Silent Barn, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Lost Horse Gallery, Reykjavik, Iceland<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Kling And Bang, Reykjavik, Iceland<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Bent Festival, New York, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> The Tank, New York, NY<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Grand Performances, Los Angeles, CA<br />
<strong>2007</strong> BAR, New Haven, CT<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Silent Barn, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2007</strong> The Nest, Bridgeport, CT<br />
<strong>2007</strong> The Bunker, Bergen, Norway<br />
<strong>2007</strong> The Robot Store, Bergen, Norway<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Hampshire College, Amherst, MA<br />
<strong>2007</strong> The Cake Shop, Brooklyn, NY<br />
<strong>2007</strong> City Wide Open Studios, New Haven, CT<br />
<strong>2007</strong> Double Down Saloon, Manhattan NY<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Mars Bar, Manhattan, NY<br />
<strong>2006</strong> BAR, New Haven, CT<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Caf&eacute; NINE, New Haven, CT<br />
<strong>2006</strong> The Nest, Bridgeport, CT<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Hampshire College, Amherst, MA<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Yale&rsquo;s Green Gallery, New Haven, CT<br />
<strong>2006</strong> City Wide Open Studios, New Haven, CT<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Rudy&rsquo;s, New Haven, CT<br />
<strong>2006 </strong>Urban Outfitters, New Haven, CT<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Fire House 12, New Haven, CT</p>
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<p align="center" class="style1"><strong>Press</strong></p>
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<strong>2009</strong> Video interview, Scion Magazine<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Print interview, Metro Land<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Print interview, The Record<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Print interview, Amusement Magazine, France<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Video interview and performance, Rafskinna Magazine, Iceland<br />
<strong>2009</strong> Print interview, Wired magazine, UK<br />
<strong>2008</strong> TV interview, Current TV<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Radio interview, NPR, The Brian Lehrer Show<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Television interview, Swedish Public Television, ShowRoom<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Video interview, Model Citizens<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Interview, New Haven Independent<br />
<strong>2005</strong> Television interview, TechTV&rsquo;s Screen Savers<br />
<strong>2004, 2005, 2006,2007</strong> Interview, Circuit bending documentary<br />
<strong>2005</strong> Interview, New Haven Advocate<br /></hr>
