This written component documents my thesis exhibition, Dream of the Techno-Shaman, created in partial fulfillment of the degree requirements for the Master of Fine Arts degree in Integrated Visual Arts. This multimedia installation was completed and exhibited at the Design Center's Gallery 181, on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, IA, during July of 2008.;The following text details my creation process in its entirety, from initial inspiration to final exhibition. This begins with a brief introduction to tribal and computer art, followed by discussion of the inspiration I found in the similarities between these seemingly disparate genres. These similarities span all characteristics of importance to the fine art community, including their formal properties, conceptual content, and underlying socio-cultural context. More specifically, key similarities include extensive use of generative pattern, exploitation of the incorporeal, prominent use of multimedia expression, and an emphasis on interaction and collaboration.;Dream of the Techno-Shaman is my attempt to highlight and explore many of the similarities between tribal and computer art, as well as their associated cultural impact, in the form of an immersive multimedia installation. Its large scale and heavy use of both physical and virtual components necessitated a wide range of traditional and digital production processes. Ultimately, this installation successfully exploits the unique potential of computer technology to reengage with tribal processes through interactive and immersive multimedia art.