Marius Watz

b 1973, self-taught artist and graphic designer. Discovered the computer at age eleven and immediately found his direction in life. In 1993 he defected from Computer Science studies to do graphics for raves (with Halvor Bodin), using his programming skills to create organic shapes in 2D and 3D. His work is concerned with the algorithmic generation of form, whether still, animated or interactive. His signature style is a particular brand of visual hedonism, marked by colourful organic shapes and a «more is more» attitude. In 1996, Watz was the exhibition coordinator of «Electra,» a large exhibition of electronic art at the Henie Onstad Art Centre, Oslo. He also participated in the exibition with the virtual reality installation sense:less (Mork / Pendry / Stenslie / Watz). «sense:less» also won an honorary mention at Prix Ars Electronica 1996.
The electronic publishing service of the Norwegian Government commissioned the art project «Drawing Machine 1-12.» He is also touring with the acclaimed Norwegian electro-jazz group Wibutee, providing live sound-responsive visuals.