Robert George Geiger (Bytet)
Anchorage, AK | rggeiger@gmail.com | 907-360-3185
Summary
Interdisciplinary artist and creative technologist synthesizing traditional studio practice, early algorithmic design, and interactive media. Work spans oil painting, experimental hardware sound design, and music video production, exploring the intersection of organic narrative forms, digital typography, and post-digital subcultures.
Education
- University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK — Bachelor of Arts in Art, Expected Dec 2026
- University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK — Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Public Communications, Conferred May 2008
- Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA — Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, 1970 – 1973Selected Screenings, Audio Releases, Exhibitions & Awards
- 2026 — Official Selection / Participation Award, Berlin Music Video Awards (BMVA) — Music Video: “Dein Machina” (Director, Visuals & Audio).
- 2026 — TRACKS / 10 Track Digital Release, Bytet Media.
- 2024 — Shorty / 7″ Limited Independent Release, Bytet Media.
- 2018 — LoopZine TV Video Archives, Digital & Web Showcase (YouTube.com).
- 1994 — Bytet Live / 6 Track CD Limited Independent Release, Bytet Media.
- 1992 — First Bite / 9 Track CD Limited Independent Release, Bytet Media.
- 1991-2000 —International Compilation Appearances / 18 Single-Track Inclusions (Physical Formats: CD & Cassette), Various Labels
- North America: 11 Releases (USA), 5 Releases (Canada)
- Europe: 1 Release (France), 1 Release (Italy)
Publications & Scholarly Writing
- Geiger, R.G. (2025).”Broken Chords, Infinite Loops”. https://www.academia.edu/145511314/Broken_chords_infinite_loops
- Scholarly research exploring the theoretical evolution and formalist philosophy of the arpeggio—from classical tonal coherence (Bassbrechung) to repetitive sequence grammar in modern electronic and trance structures.
- Geiger, Robert G. (Featured Subject). (1994, March 31). “Impulse” Cover Feature & Artist Interview by David Holthouse, Anchorage Daily News.
- Featured on the full-color cover and in an in-depth profile detailing original electronic music production, live performance, and the promotion of a regional concert showcase alongside touring Seattle industrial act Noxious Emotion.
- Geiger, Robert G. (1987). “MODified Shapes for Atari ST,” COMPUTE!’s Book of Atari ST, COMPUTE! Publications.
- Programmed and published generative mathematical graphics utilizing ST BASIC, GEMSYS, and VDISYS system routines to generate full-screen algorithmic visual art and custom graphical interfaces.
Interactive Media, Web Publishing & Curatorial Projects
- LoopZine / PocketLoop / LoopZineTV (1998–Present)
Creator, Designer & Publisher
- Designed and published an interactive, hand code Flash-based animated musical webzine, synchronizing vector animations, typography, and original sound design.
- Curate an ongoing digital video archive and web platform spotlighting industrial, darkwave, and electronic audio-visual culture.
- Independent Concert Promotion (1996), Anchorage, AK
Event Organizer & Promoter (e.g., Noxious Emotion live Anchorage performance).
Technical Skills & Disciplines
- Fine Art & Studio Practice: Oil painting (classical and contemporary techniques under Mariano Gonzales. Anchorage Community College), life drawing and foundational drawing (Penn State), 2D/3D design fundamentals, computer graphics (under Mariano Gonzales. University of Alaska).
- Graphic & Interactive Design: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash / Animate.
- Video Production & Direction: Video production and pacing (trained under Michael Conti. University of Alaska), digital editing (YouTube Create, Samsung Gallery), manual camera operation (ProShot).
- Motion Graphics & Web Delivery: Title design and typography, web-based portfolio presentation (self-taught hand-coding in HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript, Adobe Flash).
- Audio Engineering & Electronic Composition: Original scoring for video and multimedia; hardware synthesis (Novation Circuit Tracks, Roland AIRA series, Arturia MiniFreak), DAW sequencing (Ableton Live 12), sound design, MIDI routing.
- Creative Coding & Heritage Computing: BASIC, GEM/VDI system interface calls, early algorithmic design.
