Stephen Anderson received his BFA from California University Long Beach, and makes artwork from his studio in Santa Ana California. During the day he works as a Textile Designer for the surfware apparel industry, then pursues his artistic endeavors after quitting time. Recent exhibits include the collaborative video, fiber-optic, site specific installation, 'Origins of Influence' andWhat Not to Say at the Dinner Table (The Four Doors to the Apocalypse', which included video projections and interactive elements. His prior work, 'Burned Fingers Series of 1,000’, has garnered much praise and awards. The series took 5.5 years to produce and examined Anderson’s personal observations of society and his own life, essentially becoming a visual diary. Other current endeavors include producing alternative monthly free film screenings and experimental concert events under The Eclectic Company, which is a collaborative artistic think tank and production group which he co-founded.