EEPMON received the Algonquin College Alumni of Distinction for Creative Arts and Design Award.
Background
An alumnus of both the Computer Engineering Technology (Computing Science) and the Bachelor of Information Technology (Interactive Multimedia and Design) programs, EEPMON credits Algonquin College as the catalyst for his interest in the intersection of art and technology.
It was during a Java Programming course—specifically an assignment to develop a functional, coded calculator from scratch—that the potential for merging logic with aesthetics became clear. Requiring both technical operation and graphical representation through strict computer code, the project served as an early exploration into what is now recognized as Digital and Generative Art.
With a career foundation built within the halls of Algonquin’s T and N buildings, the institution provided the technical environment necessary for the artist to establish the EEPMON moniker and brand.
Ceremony Date: Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
Location: Algonquin Commons Theatre, Nepean, Ontario
