Keith Armstrong on collaborating with forests

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Shuai Wang’s Journey from China to Charleston 38:30

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Chef Shuai Wang was the runner-up on the 22nd season of Bravo’s Top Chef and is the force behind two standout restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina—Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ—where he brings together the flavors of his childhood in Beijing and the spirit of the South in some pretty unforgettable ways. He grew up just a short walk from Tiananmen Square, in a tiny home with no electricity or running water, where his grandmother often cooked over charcoal. Later, in Queens, New York, his mom taught herself to cook—her first dishes were a little salty, but they were always made with love. And somewhere along the way, Shuai learned that cooking wasn’t just about food—it was about taking care of people. After years working in New York kitchens, he made his way to Charleston and started building something that feels entirely his own. Today, we’re talking about how all those experiences come together on the plate, the family stories behind his cooking, and what it’s been like to share that journey on national TV. For more info visit: southernliving.com/biscuitsandjam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Forest Art Intelligence is a project that regenerates a cleared block of land into a native forest. Developed in partnership with the Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF) and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN), the project will be supported in 2024 through an ANAT Synapse Residency.

Keith’s work challenges how we engage with ecological systems—inviting participation, reflection, and action.

Listen to this podcast to learn about:

Creating artworks that support environmental recovery by providing habitat and enhancing ecological systems.

Using analogue materials—like logs, soil, and fungi—together with digital tools such as LIDAR and acoustic sensors to interact with a living site.

Why long-term, site-specific engagement matters—and how repeated visits shape an artist’s way of observing and responding to place.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction and acknowledgements

(00:00:56) Welcome and project overview

(00:02:09) Forest art intelligence explained

(00:03:27) Art intelligence and environmental regeneration

(00:07:35) Scientific collaboration and data collection

(00:08:21) Gardening vs. regeneration

(00:20:51) Collaborating with nature

(00:26:46) Advice for creatives

(00:28:31) Conclusion and wrap-up

About Keith Armstrong

Keith Armstrong is an artist whose practice is grounded in ecological and social inquiry. He creates participatory, site-specific and technologically embedded works that ask how art can become a tool for rethinking our relationship with the environment and systems. He has led and created more than sixty major art and research-based projects. His work has been supported by fellowships from Creative Australia, the Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT), and the Synapse Art-Science Residency program.

Links from the podcast with Keith Armstrong:

Visit Keith Armstrong’s website
Follow Keith Armstrong on Instagram
Learn more about Forest Art Intelligence
Learn more about Analog Intelligence at ISEA 2024
Visit the Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF) website and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) website
Learn more about Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT)

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Keith Armstrong on collaborating with forests

Creating New Spaces: Interviews with artists redefining spaces through technology

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Keith’s work challenges how we engage with ecological systems—inviting participation, reflection, and action.

Listen to this podcast to learn about:

Creating artworks that support environmental recovery by providing habitat and enhancing ecological systems.

Using analogue materials—like logs, soil, and fungi—together with digital tools such as LIDAR and acoustic sensors to interact with a living site.

Why long-term, site-specific engagement matters—and how repeated visits shape an artist’s way of observing and responding to place.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction and acknowledgements

(00:00:56) Welcome and project overview

(00:02:09) Forest art intelligence explained

(00:03:27) Art intelligence and environmental regeneration

(00:07:35) Scientific collaboration and data collection

(00:08:21) Gardening vs. regeneration

(00:20:51) Collaborating with nature

(00:26:46) Advice for creatives

(00:28:31) Conclusion and wrap-up

About Keith Armstrong

Links from the podcast with Keith Armstrong:

Visit Keith Armstrong’s website
Follow Keith Armstrong on Instagram
Learn more about Forest Art Intelligence
Learn more about Analog Intelligence at ISEA 2024
Visit the Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF) website and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) website
Learn more about Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT)

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Embracing unpredictability and physical process in immersive art with Georgie Friedman 20:49

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In this podcast, discover how physical prototyping, water systems, and shifting sound and light bring Georgie Friedman’s installations to life. In this interview, Georgie Friedman explores the creative process behind Dissolution , an immersive installation blending spatial sound, projection-mapped video and dripping water to evoke a dark, cave-like stillness. The work was installed at Gallery A2, part of Artisans Asylum, a collaborative makerspace in Boston. Georgie is a Boston-based interdisciplinary media artist and educator. Her background in film, sculpture and digital media informs a practice rooted in physical experimentation, environmental phenomena and spatial design. Listen to this podcast to learn about: Why physical prototyping is essential for immersive media work Creating installations that incorporate live water How projection mapping changes when your surfaces sway, drip and shift Chapters (00:00:00) Introduction to the Dissolution (00:00:33) Podcast introduction and acknowledgements (00:01:14) Interview with Georgie Friedman begins (00:01:35) Exploring the installation Dissolution (00:03:06) Concept and inspiration behind the piece (00:05:46) Technical aspects and challenges (00:09:42) Projection mapping and unexpected outcomes (00:16:24) Reflections and future projects (00:17:42) Advice for aspiring artists and conclusion About Georgie Friedman Georgie Friedman is a Boston-based interdisciplinary media artist whose immersive installations explore psychological and societal relationships to natural phenomena. Her work integrates large-scale video projection, sculptural forms, spatial sound and physical elements like water to create contemplative, sensory-rich environments. Drawing on site-based research and footage, she reflects on themes of climate, transformation and human fragility. Georgie holds an MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, where she currently teaches. Her projects have been exhibited internationally and commissioned for public spaces. Links from the podcast with Georgie Friedman Visit Georgie Friedman’s website Follow Georgie on Instagram Learn more about Dissolution Visit Gallery A2…

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Intervals: Creative responses to space with Johan F. Karlsson 16:37

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Keith Armstrong on collaborating with forests 28:58

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What does it mean to make art for a forest—not just about it? Keith Armstrong explores this question through his long-term project Forest Art Intelligence, which blends ecological recovery with creative experimentation. Forest Art Intelligence is a project that regenerates a cleared block of land into a native forest. Developed in partnership with the Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF) and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN), the project will be supported in 2024 through an ANAT Synapse Residency. Keith’s work challenges how we engage with ecological systems—inviting participation, reflection, and action. Listen to this podcast to learn about: Creating artworks that support environmental recovery by providing habitat and enhancing ecological systems. Using analogue materials—like logs, soil, and fungi—together with digital tools such as LIDAR and acoustic sensors to interact with a living site. Why long-term, site-specific engagement matters—and how repeated visits shape an artist’s way of observing and responding to place. Chapters (00:00:00) Introduction and acknowledgements (00:00:56) Welcome and project overview (00:02:09) Forest art intelligence explained (00:03:27) Art intelligence and environmental regeneration (00:07:35) Scientific collaboration and data collection (00:08:21) Gardening vs. regeneration (00:20:51) Collaborating with nature (00:26:46) Advice for creatives (00:28:31) Conclusion and wrap-up About Keith Armstrong Keith Armstrong is an artist whose practice is grounded in ecological and social inquiry. He creates participatory, site-specific and technologically embedded works that ask how art can become a tool for rethinking our relationship with the environment and systems. He has led and created more than sixty major art and research-based projects. His work has been supported by fellowships from Creative Australia, the Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT), and the Synapse Art-Science Residency program. Links from the podcast with Keith Armstrong: Visit Keith Armstrong’s website Follow Keith Armstrong on Instagram Learn more about Forest Art Intelligence Learn more about Analog Intelligence at ISEA 2024 Visit the Samford Ecological Research Facility (SERF) website and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) website Learn more about Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT)…

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The evolution of Lacunae with Soma Lumia 26:22

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In this podcast, you will learn how Lacunae , an interactive installation by Tasmanian artist collective Soma Lumia, has evolved through multiple iterations. Lacunae is an interactive installation that enables people to dance with others in different locations through projected silhouettes and sound. In this conversation, Darryl Rogers and Troy Merritt from Soma Lumia share the journey of Lacunae . The project was born during COVID-19 to rethink how technology shapes human connection. It was originally designed for the Mona Foma festival as events began to re-open after the COVID-19 lockdowns. Since then, it has evolved, layering live and recorded interactions—where dancers move not just across space, but across time. Lacunae has become an ongoing experiment for Soma Lumia. Listen to this episode to learn about: The iterative process behind Lacunae and why each version is a new creative experiment. The role of collaboration in how Soma Lumia works. The transition from Kinect sensors to webcams and how this offered different creative possibilities. Chapters (00:00:00) Introduction and acknowledgements (00:01:32) Meet the artists: Darryl and Troy (00:02:56) Exploring the concept of Lacunae (00:04:01) Development and evolution of Lacunae (00:09:12) Audience interaction and feedback (00:10:33) Technical challenges and solutions (00:18:11) Collaborative process and team dynamics (00:21:24) Reflections and advice for artists (00:25:59) Conclusion and final thoughts About Soma Lumia Soma Lumia is a tech-art collective based in Launceston, Tasmania, founded in 2015. Their work explores the boundary between physical and digital, movement and technology, real and virtual. The collective has presented projects at Illuminate Adelaide, Botanica, Beaker Street, the South Australia Museum, the University of Houston, and Mona Foma. Their practice is deeply rooted in experimentation and collaboration, bringing in new voices—technologists, dancers, musicians, and designers—to expand each project’s scope. Lacunae is a prime example of how their work evolves over time, rather than existing as a single fixed installation. The core members are Darryl Rogers, James Riggall, and Troy Merritt. Darryl Rogers is a media artist working with video, installation, and immersive platforms to explore perception and spatial transformation. Troy Merritt is a creative technologist with over two decades of experience in media systems, interactivity, and augmented environments. James Riggall is an entrepreneur and educator working at the intersection of immersive technology, storytelling, and digital experience design. Links from the podcast: Learn more about Lacunae on Soma Lumia’s website Learn more about Mona Foma Follow Soma Lumia on Instagram…

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Media art for public spaces with Ariana Gerstein and Monteith McCollum 30:51

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What happens when an artwork is shaped by the unpredictability of public space? In this interview Ariana Gerstein and Monteith McCollum discuss What We Bring , an outdoor installation that extends Ariana’s larger documentary project exploring migration, personal history, and overlooked traces of the past. While filming in Athens, Greece, she was drawn to a clothesline hanging in an old neighborhood—a simple yet powerful marker of everyday life. The street, surrounded by century-old markets and remnants of war, embodied layers of history intertwined with personal and familial narratives. This imagery became the foundation of What We Bring , where projected visuals interact with moving fabrics to evoke memory, presence, and impermanence. Ariana is an experimental filmmaker whose projection installations and non-traditional cinematic works explore themes of memory, time, and personal narratives. Monteith McCollum is an inter-media artist working with film, sound, and sculpture. Listen to this podcast to learn about: Adapting media art for outdoor and public space Overcoming challenges of weather when working outdoors Bridging documentary storytelling with the emotional power of installation art Chapters (00:00:00) Introduction and acknowledgements (00:00:52) Meet the artists: Ariana Gerstein and Monteith McCollum (00:01:19) The concept and inspiration behind "What We Bring" (00:01:52) Challenges and dynamics of outdoor installations (00:04:27) Exploring the technical aspects (00:10:25) Sound design and audience interaction (00:21:17) Collaboration and creative process (00:24:00) Lessons learned and advice for media artists (00:30:32) Conclusion and final thoughts About Ariana Gerstein Ariana Gerstein is an experimental filmmaker and media artist who creates innovative projection installations and cinematic works. A Guggenheim Fellow and a Professor at Binghamton University’s Department of Cinema, her practice explores memory, time, and personal narratives through non-traditional filmmaking techniques. Her work has been screened at venues like the Museum of Modern Art and the European Media Arts Festival and has received awards such as the Gus Van Sant Award for Best Experimental Film. Supported by the Rockefeller Media Arts Fellowship and the National Endowment for the Arts, Ariana’s art challenges conventional storytelling and engages audiences in unique visual experiences. About Monteith McCollum Monteith McCollum’s acclaimed films have screened at venues such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Hirshhorn Museum, and festivals including SXSW, Hot Docs, and the European Media Arts Festival. A recipient of the IFP Truer Than Fiction Spirit Award, Monteith’s work has also been supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. In addition to filmmaking, he creates innovative sound compositions for films and performances, merging his expertise in storytelling and audio to deliver engaging, multi-sensory experiences. Links from this interview with Ariana Gerstein and Monteith Mccollum: Learn more about What we bring Visit Ariana Gerstein’s website Follow Ariana Gerstein on Instagram Visit Monteith Mccollum’s website Learn more about Isadora Read Robin’s reflection on this conversation – Feeling vs thinking: How art and documentary shape experiences differently…

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Breaking barriers to creative coding through analog techniques with Rita Eperjesi 18:16

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In this podcast, you will learn how Rita Eperjesi is rethinking the way creative coding is taught with her project, DECODE: A Friendly Introduction to Creative Coding through Analog Techniques. Rita Eperjesi is a Berlin-based Hungarian artist and creative technologist dedicated to merging art and technology through innovative projects, international exhibitions, and educational initiatives. During the conversation, Rita Eperjesi shares her innovative approach to creative coding, emphasising the use of analog techniques like drawing and note-taking to make learning more accessible. Her work aims to demystify coding for beginners by addressing common pain points such as error messages, isolation, and the challenges of abstract thinking. Rita reimagines how coding can be taught by prioritising algorithmic thinking, encouraging learners to read code before writing it, and using hands-on tools like paper and pencil. Listen to this podcast to learn about: How analog tools can enhance memory and engagement in coding education. The importance of algorithmic thinking before diving into syntax Overcoming common challenges in learning to code, including error messages and isolation. Chapters (00:00:00) Introduction to language learning and coding (00:00:35) Acknowledging traditional owners (00:00:59) Meet Rita Eperjesi: artist and technologist (00:01:59) Challenges in learning creative coding (00:04:51) Rita's approach: decode project (00:07:35) Principles of learning coding (00:09:53) Analog techniques in coding (00:12:21) The role of community in learning (00:17:50) Conclusion and final thoughts About Rita Eperjesi Rita Eperjesi is a Berlin-based Hungarian artist and creative technologist who bridges the gap between art and technology through her innovative projects and education initiatives. With an MSc in Creative Technologies from Film university Babelsberg Konrad Wolf and a background in architecture, Rita has earned accolades such as the Gold Prize at New Stars in Busan and a Cannes Young Lions award. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including “Life in Plastic” in Berlin and “Real-time War Rug” in Madrid. As the founder of Creative Code Budapest and co-founder of VJ Open Lab, Rita fosters creative communities and facilitates workshops in creative coding, projection mapping, and virtual reality. Links from this Interview with Rita Eperjesi Visit Rita Eperjesi website Follow Rita Eperjesi on Instagram Learn more about Rita’s approach to learning creative coding with DECODE: A Friendly Introduction to Creative Coding through Analog Techniques Join Rita Eperjesi in one of her courses at the School of Machines, Making & Make-Believe , where she teaches using her DECODE method.…

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Creating reflective spaces and secular rituals with Matt Warren 18:24

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Fluid visions: Exploring lava, femininity, and form with Yizhen Li 19:51

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In this interview, new media artist Yizhen Li shares the creative process behind Lava’s Lament, an immersive installation exhibited at Gray Area in San Francisco in early 2024 as part of Gray Area’s Cultural Incubator. Yizhen’s work blends soft materials, light, and projections to create a space that explores themes of femininity, memory, and the natural cycles that connect us to the environment. Originally from Sichuan, China, Yizhen draws from traditional cultural elements and combines them with contemporary digital practices to create dynamic, multisensory experiences. Lava’s Lament reflects this approach, using a cone-shaped fabric structure as a vessel for projection and soundscapes inspired by volcanic imagery. Listen to this episode to learn about: How Yizhen uses an iterative process to test and refine materials for these immersive installations. The challenges of blending digital projections with physical elements to evoke fluidity and wholeness. Yizhen’s insights into creating art that connects natural themes with personal and cultural narratives Chapters (00:00:00) Exploring femininity and nature through immersive art installations(00:03:19) Volcanic imagery, ecofeminism, and philosophy (00:05:00) Femininity and nature in immersive art (00:06:07) Prototyping immersive volcanic visuals (00:10:29) Materiality to immersive fluidity (00:14:20) Challenges with fabric projections (00:16:11) Materiality and living systems in media art (00:18:45) Flexibility and adaptation in audiovisual work About Yizhen Li Yizhen Li is a new media artist and designer whose work encompasses audio-visual installations, generative art, and experience design. Her practice is distinguished by the innovative use of soft materials, light, and projections, blending traditional cultural elements with cutting-edge digital techniques to create immersive, fluid experiences. Originally from Sichuan, China, Yizhen integrates materials like rice paper and textiles with ephemeral light to explore themes of femininity, memory, and environmental cycles. With a background in studio arts, stage design, and human interaction design, her dynamic approach pushes the boundaries of immersive media, continuously evolving to connect audiences with deeper cultural and natural narratives. Read Robin’s reflection on this conversation - Rethinking media art processes: from digital tools to physical prototyping Links from the podcast Follow Yizhen Li on Instagram Explore Gray Area Gray Area Visit Southeast of Rain’s website…

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Art and science collaboration: Transforming environmental data into art with Nigel Helyer 31:04

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In this interview, artist Nigel Helyer shares the creative and technical processes behind BioSphere | DataSphere, a series of works based on environmental data from the Tasman Fracture Marine Park. The project is a collaborative research effort involving the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, the Australian Antarctic Division, and CSIRO. Based in Australia, Nigel is an internationally renowned sculptor and sound artist known for creating large-scale sound sculptures, environmental public artworks, and media installations that explore the intersection of poetics and technics. Working closely with scientists, Nigel transformed complex datasets—like sea temperatures, underwater sounds, and DNA sequences—into physical and auditory forms that reveal the hidden rhythms of the marine world. Listen to this episode to learn about: How Nigel translated scientific data into a range of sensory art forms, from 3D-printed sculptures to soundscapes. The unique challenges and insights of working in art-science collaboration. The role of art in making scientific data accessible and helping audiences engage emotionally with environmental issues. Highlights (00:06:00) Art and Science collaboration in marine environmental projects (00:02:45) Transforming scientific data into art through 3D printing (00:09:15) Art and Science: finding utility and philosophical connection (00:10:51) Navigating collaboration (00:15:55) Art and Science: a respectful division of creativity (00:21:23) Learning code to transform data into musical art (00:26:26) Building successful art-science collaborations through personal connections About Nigel Helyer Nigel Helyer is an internationally acclaimed sculptor and sound artist based in Australia, known for creating immersive sound sculptures, environmental public artworks, and interactive media installations that connect art, science, and technology. His practice is deeply interdisciplinary, frequently collaborating with scientific institutions on projects that use bio-logging, GIS techniques, and acoustic mapping to transform complex data into sensory experiences. With a career spanning groundbreaking works like GeneMusiK and Host , Nigel has served as Artistic Director for large-scale projects such as The LifeBoat Project and has collaborated with leading institutions like the Paul Scherrer Institut in Switzerland and the Tropical Marine Research Labs in Singapore. As a visiting professor at institutions worldwide, he contributes to the art-science field with a focus on innovative research and audience engagement Links from this interview with Nigel Helyer Visit Nigel Helyer’s website Discover more about BioSphere|DataSphere Learn more about the Tasman Fracture Marine Park Research Project Read about the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) in Hobart…

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Exploring visual harmonies through liquid screens with Bego M. Santiago 27:59

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In this interview, artist Bego M. Santiago discusses the creative process behind her series Cosmos: All That is Ordered. Cosmos: All That is Ordered is a series of installations that blends sacred geometry, science, and spirituality, creating hypnotic and introspective experiences. Listen to this podcast to learn about: The conceptual development of Cosmos: All That is Ordered and its use of sacred geometry to blend science with spirituality. The influence of Pythagorean cosmology in Bego's work and how she uses it to explore the harmony between chaos and order. Why Bego decided to develop her work as an ongoing series of installations. How Bego approaches the challenges of working with liquid screens and achieving a holographic effect. Chapters (00:00:00) Feedback - it’s harmonious, it’s hypnotic, it’s beautiful (00:00:50) Introducing Bego M. Santiago (00:01:54) Exploring the COSMOS series (00:03:45) Science, spirituality, and sacred geometry (00:06:42) Viewer reactions: meditative or unsettling? (00:10:53) Working in a series (00:14:37) Overcoming technical challenges (00:25:08) Art as knowledge About Bego M. Santiago Bego M. Santiago is a visual artist born in Santiago de Compostela, working between Europe and the United States. Her practice spans various disciplines, from photography to scenography, with a focus on new media art and immersive installations Bego's work investigates the boundaries between reality and representation, often through the use of light and holographic effects. Links from the podcast Visit Bego M. Santiago's website Follow Bego M. Santiago on Instagram Watch COSMOS: All That is Ordered Explore FOLLOW THE PATH Learn more about MATHEMATICS OF GOD…

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Bridging nature and technology with Andrey Shibanov and Khristina Ots from SPLACES.STUDIO 31:53

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In this interview, Andrey Shibanov and Khristina Ots from SPLACES.STUDIO talk about the creative and technical processes behind the interactive sculpture "Megalith", which transforms a stone into an immersive, responsive soundscape. SPLACES.STUDIO brings together artists, engineers, and scientists to collaborate on projects that combine light, sound, and natural elements, aiming to create sustainable, nature-inspired solutions. With a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, their interdisciplinary approach leads to artworks that challenge traditional boundaries and encourage viewers to rethink their relationship with the natural world. Megalith invites participants to engage with a large stone through tactile interaction, using a network of sensors and neural networks that trigger sounds recorded in a forest. The sculpture blurs the line between the organic and the technological, evoking a deeper connection to nature by allowing viewers to "hear" the stone's environment. Listen to this podcast to learn about: The intricate artistic and technical development of Megalith, from harnessing piezoelectric microphones to using neural networks How SPLACES.STUDIO merges the digital and physical realms, using tactile interaction to create a deeper sensory connection with nature SPLACES.STUDIO's interdisciplinary approach, where artists, engineers, and scientists collaborate to create nature-inspired installations Highlights (02:23) Bridging nature and technology (14:37) Transforming stones into interactive sound art with neural networks (21:59) SPLACES.STUDIO: Integrating science and technology for real change (28:50) Advice on interactivity About Khristina Ots Khristina Ots is an art and science curator, researcher, and educator at SPLACES.STUDIO. She leads the curatorial department at the Art & Science Center of ITMO University, focusing on nature-driven technologies and interdisciplinary collaborations. A co-founder of the ASTA Award, Khristina has curated over 15 exhibitions and produced more than 20 projects. Her work has been featured at events like Ars Electronica and the Wrong Biennale. Khristina's curatorial approach emphasises the intersection of art, technology, and environmental philosophy, fostering a deeper connection to the natural world. About Andrey Shibanov Andrey Shibanov is the co-founder and creative producer of SPLACES.STUDIO and the founder and executive producer of COOLDOWN.PRO. He is an expert in modern editing and colour correction for cinema and advertising. Andrey has worked on commercials and music videos that have collectively garnered 560 million organic views. His work has earned recognition at international festivals, including Cannes Short Film Festival, Cannes Lions, and Manchester Film Festival. He has won numerous awards across both advertising and film industries. Links from the podcast Learn more about the Megalith Visit the SPLACES.STUDIO’s website Follow SPLACES.STUDIO on Instagram…

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Crafting immersive spaces with Simon Burgin 23:06

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Explore the intricate process of crafting immersive digital spaces with Simon Burgin. Simon Burgin creates immersive artworks and interactive installations featured in prominent venues such as The Lume in Melbourne and the National Museum of Australia. In this episode, Simon shares insights into his project, “Natures Store", an immersive moving image piece created using AI-aided photogrammetry to reimagine natural environments. "Natures Store" was featured as part of Immerse 2024, an event that breaks away from the traditional art gallery setting to share art in unexpected places across Knox, Melbourne, and Australia. Listen to this podcast to learn about how: Simon combines AI-aided photogrammetry with tools like Unreal Engine and TouchDesigner to create detailed, immersive environments. Iterative development plays a crucial role in Simon's artistic process. The concept of immersion goes beyond scale, focusing on how art engages and transports the audience. Chapters (0:00:08) Exploring immersive art through digital and natural environments (0:04:58) Balancing art and design: iterative development and client needs (0:09:31) Exploring AI tools in art and commercial work (0:13:56) The challenges of knowing when to stop in creative work (0:16:41) Creating immersive art by prioritising audience experience About Simon Burgin Simon Burgin is a New Zealand-born digital artist and creative technologist. With 18 years of experience, he explores themes like environment and duality through contemporary media. Simon has developed immersive artworks for venues such as The Lume in Melbourne and WNDR Museum in Boston. His work includes interactive installations for public spaces like Stocklands 'Aura' and museum exhibits for the National Museum of Australia. Simon's projects also extend to brand activations for Nissan and BMW, as well as live A/V performances at events like Dark Mofo and Melbourne Music Week. Links from the podcast Visit Simon Burgin’s website Follow Simon Burgin on Instagram Learn about Luma Dream Machine the AI-aided photogrammetry app Simon uses Learn more about the space Simon created for The Lume Emergent Melbourne Learn more about The Lume…

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Making energy usage visible with Ali Phi 29:55

לפני 1 year29:55

29:55

Ever wondered about the environmental impact of your digital footprint? In this interview, Ali Phi discusses the creative process behind 'TWh (terawatt hours)'. 'TWh' is an installation that blends web technologies to explore the environmental impact of digital technologies. The installation was commissioned by the New Now Festival and exhibited at the Mixing Plant in Zollverein, an industrial coal mine complex and UNESCO heritage site in Essen, Germany. Listen to this podcast to learn about how: How Ali uses installations to visualise energy and highlight the ecological footprint of digital technology How installation and performance have distinct possibilities and problems. How Ali designs immersive experiences with multiple layers of audience interaction. Chapters (00:00:04) Exploring digital footprints through interactive art installations (00:04:16) The environmental impact of data storage and digital technologies (00:08:48) Art, technology, and social impact in Decompositions for computers (00:15:56) AI-driven interactive art and its environmental impact (00:17:13) Exploring AI and technology as tools for creative artworks (00:19:49) Creating 3D models and prototyping (00:24:12) Layers of audience experience in interactive art installations About Ali Phi Ali Phi, originally from Tehran and now based in Toronto, is a new media artist and creative technologist. His work intersects art, science, and technology through installations, autonomous machines, and performances. Focusing on the interplay between physical perception and cognitive exploration, Ali uses computer programming and generative algorithms to create interactive media that blend geometry, light, and poetry. As the artistic director of TADAEX, he has been a jury member, mentor, and lecturer. His work has been exhibited at Ars Electronica, Mutek (Montreal, Santiago, Buenos Aires), the Ontario Science Centre, Patchlab Digital Art Festival (Poland), and Asia Now: Paris Asian Art Fair. He has earned awards from the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and Toronto Arts Council. Links from the podcast Learn more about the TWh Visit Ali Phil’s website Follow Ali Phil on Instagram Find out more about the Machine with Oil - Arthur Ganson Learn more about the New Now Festival…

לפני 2 years32:53

32:53

In this interview Louise Devenish and Stuart James are talking about making 'Alluvial Gold,’ which exists both as an art installation and as a concert performance. It’s created by Louise Devenish and percussionist, visual artist Erin Coates and composer Stuart James. Erin was not available to join in the conversation. The interview explores collaboration and the challenges of remote collaboration. Highlights (0:00:00) Making creative collaboration work (0:02:01) Explanation of Alluvial Gold and its themes (0:05:52) Integration of themes into the sound and visuals (0:09:46) The collaborative process and challenges of remote collaboration (0:12:56) Physicality and spatial aspects of the performance (0:19:25) Challenges faced during the project (0:23:50) Playing the space as a percussionist (0:28:27) Advice for creatives embarking on a similar journey About Erin Coates Erin Coates is a visual artist and creative producer based in Perth, Australia. Her work, spanning drawing, sculpture and film, explores the limits of the human body in various environments, influenced by her background in rock climbing and freediving. Erin’s recent work presents hybrid forms merging human elements with Australia's unique marine and estuarine life forms, speculating on potential post-human futures. Her work has been displayed in galleries and film festivals, both locally and internationally, including the 23rd Biennale of Sydney, the Adelaide Biennial, the Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art , and The National: New Australian Art. Erin is represented by Moore Contemporary; she holds a masters in fine arts from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Visit Erin’s website About Louise Devenish Louise Devenish is a percussionist based in Australia. Her creative work merges performance, artistic research and collaborative interactions. Louise is a champion of new music; she has commissioned over 50 works for percussion and has performed extensively in ensembles like Decibel and The Sound Collectors Lab. Currently, she is a senior research fellow undertaking an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) fellowship at Monash University, where she also directs The Sound Collectors Lab and serves as percussion coordinator. Louise’s performances, recognised for their virtuosity, are featured on international labels such as HatArt and Immediata. She has been honoured with a Churchill fellowship and multiple APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards, and holds a doctorate in music. Visit Louise’s website About Stuart James Stuart James is a composer, sound artist, and producer based in Australia. He is a founding member of the Decibel New Music ensemble, and a lecturer in the Composition and Music Technology Program at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Stuart’s interests include spatial audio, spectral synthesis, and wave terrain synthesis. His recent work, supported by an Edith Cowan research grant, explores the potential uses of 3D sound to aid human navigation and the opportunities that emerging technologies present for exploring virtual environments. Stuart completed his doctoral research in the field of music technology. Visit Stuart’s website Links from the podcast Learn more about Alluvial Gold Watch a recording of Alluvial Gold Read Louise’s article on Instrumental infrastructure, instrumental sculpture and instrumental scores: a post-instrumental practice…

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