SIGGRAPH Asia 2015: Life on Earth
Chair(s):
- Atsushi Wakimoto
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- Computer Graphic Arts Society
Co-Chair(s):
- Nhung Walsh
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- Indochina Arts Partnership
Location:
Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan
Dates:
November 2nd - 5th, 2015
Art Show Overview:
While we are seeking for sign of life on Mars and beyond, no one asks: “Is there life on Earth?” There is no doubt that life exists on Earth. But what kind of life do we have? The SIGGRAPH Asia 2015 Art Gallery explores the concept of “Life on Earth?” to address the intersections of art and life, as well as the cosmos between. The exhibition questions how art can constitute a daily condition of life. Can art improve current conditions on Earth, and if so, extend human experience beyond the horizon? This collection of artworks reflects the current transformations and shifting paradigms throughout Asia. They do not only utilize the digital technologies, but also transform technology and digital media to augment the human experience and engage with contemporary societal issues to stimulate broader conversation of Life on Earth.
Committee(s):
- Scott Hessels
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- City University of Hong Kong
- Machiko Kusahara
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- Independent Curator and Consultant
- Sue Gollifer
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- University of Brighton
- ISEA International Headquarters
General Committee:
Exhibition Artworks:
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Apostroph
[Mitsuru Muramatsu] [Shunji Yamanaka]
Categories: [Electronic/Robotic Object] -
AT Field_Paralyzed Sense
[Byung-Kyu Kim]
Categories: [Installation] -
At Home With Others
[Gary McLeod]
Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung] -
Conglomerate Distortions
[Peter Williams] [Sala Wong]
Categories: [Animation & Video] -
Echoes Of Alakiwohoch
[Jaden Hastings]
Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung] -
Furnished Fluid
[Akira Wakita]
Categories: [Installation] -
Hau Dong Ca (Song Of A Medium In Ceremon...
[Thanh Tung Le] [Hong Ngoc Nguyen]
Categories: [Performance] -
Inner Mind Architecture
[Kenta Nakagawa]
Categories: [Animation & Video] [Performance] -
Neuro Memento Mori: Meditations On Death
[Jane Prophet]
Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung] -
Phase Shift
[Akihiko Kaneko]
Categories: [Installation] -
S>HE<R
[Jiyun Jung]
Categories: [Installation] -
See Through U
[Bo Kyung Huh] [Hyoyoung Kim]
Categories: [Interactive & Monitor-Based] -
Three Dimensional Anamorphoses
[Francesco De Comité]
Categories: [3D & Sculpture] -
To Afar The Water Flows
[Yuge Zhou]
Categories: [Animation & Video] -
Touchy
[Tomohiko Hayakawa] [Eric Siu]
Categories: [Performance] -
Transform Fault
[Shunsaku Hayashi]
Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung] -
Unnecessary Signage
[Don Ritter]
Categories: [2D & Wall-Hung] -
Visions Of America: Amériques
[Refik Anadol]
Categories: [Installation] [Performance]
Exhibition Writings and Presentations:
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Title:
(Projection) Mapping The Brain: A Critical Cartographic Approach To The Artist's Use Of FMRI To Study The Contemplation Of Death.
Author(s):
Category: Paper
Abstract Summary:
Production of life-sized self-portrait comprising digital animations and live action video projection-mapped onto a 3D print from MRI data gathered as the artist viewed memento mori paintings and meditated on death.
Title: Conceptual Superposition. The Aesthetics Of Quantum Simulation
Author(s):
Category: Paper
Abstract Summary:
I examine the conceptual and aesthetic implications of quantum simulation by reading Richard Feynman’s lecture “Simulating Physics with Computers” with Theodor Adorno’s aesthetic theory; I argue that the very notion of quantum simulation is in a state of conceptual superposition – which is, at its core, an aesthetic principle.
Title: Dear Human
Author(s):
Category: Paper
Abstract Summary:
Inspired by the cruelty in intensive farming of animals, the aim of this installation is to remind people of the story behind their food, even if you did not kill the animal, eating is just same as killing them.
Title: HCI In Performance Arts And The Case Of Illimitable Space System's Multimodal Interaction And Visualization
Author(s):
Category: Paper
Abstract Summary:
The paper describes the relevant in performance arts and HCI and showcases the Illimitable Space System–a configurable multimodal interactive system prototype for interactive documentaries, dance performance, and musical visualizations using gestures (Kinect) and speech processing for various modes of interaction.
Title: Life After Life
Author(s):
Category: Paper
Abstract Summary:
The tension between biology and political economy brings the following questions: is an individual an owner of its own body? does owning constitute its property? and under which conditions? what are the methods for authorising and selling organs, cells or DNA? under which conditions can companies manage biological material?
Title: Meditative Process In New Media Art: An Affective Possibility Of Digital Media In The Art Making Process
Author(s):
Category: Paper
Abstract Summary:
This paper explores the affective potentials in digital media as looking into the process of art making. Contemplating the unique experience of artists with technology, this paper suggests alternative ways of building a relationship between digital media and human bodies, considering the gap as an open space for a metaphysical freedom.
Title: Numerical Anamorphosis: An Artistic Exploration
Author(s):
Category: Paper
Abstract Summary:
We show how raycasting techniques help finding new effective methods for building general anamorphoses, using arbitrary shaped mirrors and three dimensional anamorphic sculptures. This leads in turn to the achievement of 3D printed sculptures, validating the method.
Title: Super-Natural: Digital Life In Eastern Culture
Author(s):
Category: Paper
Abstract Summary:
We examine how digital media technologies are predominantly framed through a cultural Western lens then advance the proposition that by framing digital media technologies through an Eastern lens we may better understand how digital media and digital systems can promote a sense or perception of “technology-being-with-us”.
Title: SyncDon II: Bio-Synchronical Communication
Author(s):
Category: Paper
Abstract Summary:
“SyncDon II” aims to transfer emotion to others non-verbally by the heartbeat synchronization, which induced by the stimuli correlated with heartbeat rhythms. Emotions on the rhythms are passed to someone else through the gift-box. “SyncDon II” tries to enhance our communication with the physical synchronicity.
