Jessica Oropesa, Student (UCSB)
Pet: Dog
In general, I like animals (sometimes more than I like humans). I think it would be very interesting and challenging to collaborate with non-human species to create different forms of art. Determining forms of communication with other species will be an interesting thing to observe and practice.
I own two dogs right now - a rat terrier named Spanky, and a chihuahua/toy poodle named Pickle. They are both really smart and know several tricks (ranging from sit, down, and stay to fetch, open the door, and wait before getting treats!). Throughout my lifetime I also owned a variety of pets: hamsters, birds, frogs, crayfish, and newts.

PROJECTS

04/19/10 17:21:08 Lady and the Bug

06/09/10 01:16:35 Megapod

06/09/10 01:49:32 Hammies

06/09/10 00:53:00 In(sect)erspecies Collaboration
  06/09/10 00:58:36 - Bee Yourself
  06/09/10 03:54:31 - Beetle Juice
  06/09/10 04:06:15 - Self-Propelled Flower
  06/13/10 14:59:26 - Self-Propelled Flower [Installation]

06/09/10 01:51:30 Home Bodies
TEXTS

Reflection: Animal Communication
Attempt to Communicate with a Butterfly

Story: Animal Play Behavior
Catalina

Comments
Comment on 'Sketch Project' by mreeves

Other: Interspecies Communication
Dolphin Mysteries: Unlocking the Secrets of Communication

Other: Interspecies Relationships
Grizzly Encounters

Other: History/Philosophy - Relationship Human/Non-Human
Response on Fear of the Familiar

Other: Interspecies Communication
The Art of Interspecies Communication

Other:
The Man Who Talks to Whales: Response to Ch. 1 - The Turkey Trot
The Man Who Talks to Whales: Response to Ch. 4 - Interspecies Protocol
Resources