Steve Dean
admirer of nature; denizen of the internet; steward of social and technological ecologies
...a memoir
my art is social.
essential, yet frequently ephemeral.
it banks on butterfly effects
and stitching perspectives
so we feel more connected
and less alone.
projects, collaborations, etc.
aka, i can't help but get involved in other people's shit,
and occasionally start my own
biweekly speaker series colloquially called TED with Friends (and booze). Ran from 2015-2020 (pandemic). Soon to be revived. Will weed replace booze? Only YOU can decide! Stay tuned.
invite 500 people to a food court. fill the tables with questions that sow the seeds of friendship. wait 4-6 hours. see what grows. repeat monthly.
my grandma takes pride in my photos and paintings and told me I should put my artwork online [and sell it]. if she knew about the art i already do put online (podcasts), she might realize my problematic relationship with capitalism.
Liminal
Partnered with a VR company in NYC to take over a 5 story building and turn it into a wonka factory for VR, AI, digital art, and social impact. Gandalfed together a fellowship of 100 creatives, artists, and technologists. Then, things took a dark turn...
