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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 3, 2011.
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$20 or more will get you into two exclusive EyeTanya events, one in NYC on July 31 (http://growaneweyeny.eventbrite.com/) and the other in San Francisco on August 2 (http://growaneweyesf.eventbrite.com/). If you're not in these areas, we'll send you a link to attend the event remotely via a live stream.
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A limited edition signed, Eye,Tanya thank you note made from sketches for the graphic novel component of the project, + your name on the website and exclusive project updates.
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A full rez printed image of YOUR choice taken from the eye cam and signed by Tanya Vlach + all the above
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A private invitation to the exclusive wrap party, unveiling the camera prosthesis and how it works + Associate Producer credit.
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VIP access to the exclusive wrap party + Associate Producer credit.
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VIP access to the exclusive wrap party and a private interview with Tanya.
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Limited edition designer Eye Patch by renouned designer (TBD) + VIP access to the wrap party.
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Your very own souvenir version of the eye camera (not to be worn as a prosthesis) + producer credit. More information available upon request.
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Connected as Tanya Marie Vlach (1767 friends)
The same day Hurricane Katrina hit, Tanya Vlach was driving on the other side of the country in Northern California on her way to one of the largest arts festivals in the world. At dusk she was found unconscious from a traumatic accident. Tanya barely came out alive, losing her left eye in the tumble, among other injuries.
Becoming this intimate with death, Tanya is driven by the consciousness of the fragile nature of life and her work is imbued with this sense of urgency.
5th generation San Franciscan, Tanya considers herself a trans-disciplinary artist, having an extensive background in dance, theater, visual, and literary arts.
Founder of COLIBRITA Production Company, she has produced and curated several multidisciplinary events throughout the Bay Area.
To people wondering: I've asked Tanya on Twitter, and they're working on it. I also asked whether she could post an update on the project. It takes time to build a bionic eye, even if you have the funds (:
Where is the picture "of my choice"???
Yeah... what's the deal Tanya? You had an awesome project. Did you make it happen?
I don't need my $10 bucks that bad... :)
BUT
I'd really like to know about the status of the development
Hi Tanya, it's been six months since the project was funded and there haven't been any updates on here. Is there a timeline for sending out rewards or giving us an update on progress?
Any updates on this project?
What the status of development?
How goes the development?
PING :)
What's the status?
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big ups to your project tanya. i wish you the best on this endeavor, and hope to hear amazing things from you soon.
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Congratulations, Tanya! I'm proud to support your efforts. Please keep in touch to let us know how things progress for you.
Gracias Tanya for this amazing project, last night was amazing, i feel the dance and music improv as part of a new vision, i hope to see you soon again, abrazo
This is a great project. I'm glad to be part of it.
Thanks for coming out Mark! It was great to meet you!
Congratulations on making your funding! Hope there is enough room at the party this evening. Looking forward to meeting you all there.
Heather - Your positive vibes have definitely helped! Thank you! Maybe you could escort us to the X Prize headquarters next time we're in town, eh? Be our guide? Good luck to you, girl.
Raleigh - You did it! We all did it. You are hereby an honorary EyeTanyaBorg. Thank you!
And Steve - Thanks for the congratulations. We're celebrating in New York this Sunday (7/31) and in SF on Tuesday (8/2) Wherever you are, we hope you'll make it out to one of those two events, if not in person than via live stream. More details available on our latest Update 3: Holy Bionic Eyeball!
Congratulations! Good luck with everything.
You did it! Congrats! This is very exciting.
Dear Tanya - We've never met, but you are my new hero!! I really hope you get your bionic eye. The X Prize Headquarters are down the street from me in Playa Vista- it's *very* difficult to attract their attention, but this does seem like something right up their alley. Good luck to you!!
Your fan,
Heather
James - This is a terrific idea. The Idea of a competition is an idea I've been thinking about! Do you know anyone over at X Foundation??
~tanya
This would make a good X prize has anyone talked to the X foundation.
Any company that started manufacturing these would be postioned to make billions should a way be found to interface electronics to optic nerves. Who wouldn't want a boinic eye.