Criticism, writing, ranting, rambling, and everything in between makes the voice grow stronger and bolder. Experiencing art is my passion. From traditional to new media arts, there’s always something to write about. Art is in everything and everywhere. My specific research interests include examining the intersections of art and technology with an affinity towards artists and creative types working with programming, creative and critical computing, open source culture, and interactive design. Here’s the formal bio… Dorothy Santos is a freelance art writer, blogger, curator, and visual & critical studies geek. Born and raised in San Francisco, she holds Bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of San Francisco. As arts editor and curator of Asterisk San Francisco Magazine + Gallery and blogger for ZERO1: Arts and Technology Network and Gray Area Foundation for the Arts (GAFFTA), she enjoys writing about artists and engaging with the community. She also serves as the New Media and Public Relations Strategist for Bay Area online art magazine, Art Practical. Her work also appears in Stretcher and Planting Rice. She also serves as a Board Member for the SOMArts Cultural Center. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Visual and Critical Studies from the California College of the Arts. Her research emphasis is on programming, creative coding, and open source culture and their effects on contemporary art.