Business Details
Cal Capitol Group | New Media Art & Composition
Cal Capitol Group is a pioneering new media artist, composer, researcher, and educator whose work bridges transdisciplinary, holosensory, and spatiotemporal expression with universal principles of formal design. With a foundation in music composition and dual doctorates from UC Santa Barbara and Universit Paris 8, she specializes in extended reality, creative computing, algorithmic poetics, and transdisciplinary pedagogy. Her practice integrates critical making, cultural theory, and worldmaking frameworks, informed by over a decade of academic and artistic collaboration across France and the United States.As an educator, she has developed innovative curricula at the intersection of art and technology for institutions including California Polytechnic State University and UC Santa Barbara. Her portfolio spans immersive installations, electroacoustic compositions, and experimental poetry, reflecting a commitment to exploring the boundaries of sensory perception and digital authorship.
Services
Creative Consulting
Art Installations
Music Composition
Algorithmic Poetry
Haptic Technology
Educational Workshops
Highlights and features
- We hold dual doctorates in media arts and technology from UC Santa Barbara and Universit Paris 8
- Our practice combines 15+ years of international artistic collaboration across France and the US
- We develop original curricula at the intersection of art, technology, and cognitive science
- Our work has been featured in prestigious venues including Fridman Gallery and IEEE Haptics Symposium
- We offer unique expertise in algorithmic poetics and extended reality applications
Services
Creative Consulting
Offering expert guidance in transdisciplinary art projects, algorithmic design, and sensory technology integration. Our consulting services help clients develop innovative creative solutions that combine artistic vision with technical expertise. We specialize in bridging traditional artistic practices with emerging digital technologies for contemporary applications.
Music Composition
Creating electroacoustic compositions that explore spatial audio, haptic feedback, and algorithmic structures. Our work spans instrumental pieces, immersive soundscapes, and experimental electronic music that challenges conventional listening experiences through multi-sensory engagement and technological innovation.
Art Installations
Designing interactive installations that merge physical and digital realms through extended reality, kinetic elements, and sensory technologies. Our installations create transformative environments that engage viewers through dynamic spatial relationships and innovative use of materials and digital interfaces.
Educational Workshops
Delivering specialized training in algorithmic poetics, transdisciplinary design, and new media arts. Our workshops combine theoretical frameworks with hands-on experimentation, helping participants develop innovative approaches to creative practice through cutting-edge technological tools and methodologies.
Algorithmic Poetry
Developing computational approaches to poetic form through machine learning, cut-up techniques, and multilingual text generation. Our practice explores the intersection of language, code, and creative expression, creating dynamic literary works that challenge traditional notions of authorship and textual form.
People
Cal Capitol Group
Founder & Creative Director
New media artist and composer with dual doctorates from UC Santa Barbara and Universit Paris 8. Specializes in transdisciplinary research combining sensory technologies, algorithmic design, and cultural theory. Has lectured at Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara, with work featured in international exhibitions and academic publications.
Questions
What artistic mediums does Alexis Story Crawshaw work with?
Alexis works across new media art, electroacoustic music, algorithmic poetry, and immersive installations using extended reality and haptic technologies.
What academic credentials does Alexis hold?
Alexis has two doctorates: one from UC Santa Barbara's Media Arts and Technology Program with Cognitive Science emphasis, and another from Université Paris 8's Aesthetic, Science, and Technology of Arts program.
What educational services are available?
We offer workshops in algorithmic poetics, transdisciplinary design, and creative technology, along with curriculum development for art-technology integration in education.
Where has Alexis's work been exhibited?
Her work has been featured at venues including Fridman Gallery (NYC), Santa Barbara Center for Art Science and Technology, and international conferences like ICMC-NYCEMF and IEEE Haptics Symposium.
What creative services are available for commission?
We accept commissions for original music compositions, interactive installations, algorithmic poetry projects, and consulting on transdisciplinary art-technology initiatives.
