Dave Bondi

I’ve been using computers to make things for quite some time now, since the first 8-bit drawing programs, to the beginnings of the internet and gaming industries and now the amazing things that are being done with ultra fast processing and new input devices. Many times the projects that I work on involve the creative application of technology. I like doing all kinds of art, but particularly sculpture – digital or traditional. I make elaborate, complex structures out of resin. Some of them glow in the dark and look like little galaxies. It is a completely self-indulgent obsession with process. But they are really cool. Occasionally people let me show my art, which is the highest compliment. I guess I’m a bit of a philosophy geek, but my memory is too bad to be a good one. Ideas, however, get me excited. I’m a person who is constantly coming up with ideas. HERE is an example of a groundbreaking mobile app. Go ahead, steal it. MAKE IT! Oh wait, someone probably is already… I love it when a group of people can come together and collectively apply their diverse talents to create something truly unique and amazing. The vinyl toy world is like that. Animation and game development as well. I’m fascinated by what Google is doing with the automated car, and these Makerbot guys are mindblowingly cool. As far as all the different things I do, I would say I’m pretty good at most of it, but far from a master at any of them. My biggest strength lies in the diversity of projects and processes that I have been involved in. After seeing so many different ways to do things, you gain some perspective. I’ve always tried to follow my heart and it seems to work out. My basic philosophy is to look deeply in the moment about what is fascinating and exciting, try to understand it, bring what you can to it, and then move on when you’re done. Life is a learning process and your manifestation is temporary, so do what you can while you are here with an open heart and mind. Buddhism has been a great help in this respect.