Performance Artists
Magali, A Cult - “Follow The Machine”A founding parent of //PIXELMOUTH, Magali brings an amalgamation ofgenres and themes together in her music and 3D work. In her previous
work (Singularity, V21, Auntie Christ, Mars Tracks, Instructions), Magali
has clarified the range that the sci-fi pop aesthetic encompasses.
Sylvia - “Cosmic Computing Unit”Sylvia Ke is a multi-disciplinary artist, performer, poet(?), creative technologist, resident alien of the United States (legal, for now), and transexual degenerate living and aging in Brooklyn, NY. They have been exploring the regenerative usage of technologies through experimental audio-visual performances, generative art, interactive installations, web-based experiences, etc. In their thoughts and works, they are troubled by how existing and emerging technologies create, transform, and redefine bodies, intimacy, myth, labor, and vice versa. Their hobby is to suck on the juicy, rubbery nails of pickled chicken feet and describe it to people in graphical details.
Storm Willow and Cass Yao - “Hyperplasia”Cass and Storm explore synaptic connections and absurd artefacts of
ancient future modifications. Driven by haptics and grossly sensational
experiences, their work together fuses spiritual, biological and mechanical
identities, driven by visceral imagery and sounds of the underbelly.
Performance statement: A virtual field of emergence conceived through
computation punctures into the dimension of our thinking. This inanimate
volume connects its roots to our synapse, and releases a kind of hetero-
geneous substance into our overall channeling. The body is an agency
that constantly acts on its own modifications, pouring from the virtuality
something that does not already exist into the physical reality, like a secret
polyp growing out of the unhealed wound...
Leffin - “Palimpsest”I am a designer, engineer and data scientist.
I enjoy making technology enabled interactive installations.
Palimpsest aims to explore and illustrate humanity’s fascination with the
meaning of life. It is about creating a space for dialogue about some of
life’s most profound questions which often go unexplored in our modern
lives.
Confined to a 2 meter cube aluminium structure, I engage in conversa-
tions with participants about existentialism and their responses are ab-
stracted (taking the form of colored thread) by the machine into a dynamic installation.
Ezr@ - DJEZRA is a DJ, multimedia artist, and computer nerd working at the inter-
section of art and technology. Their set incorporates elements of various
electronic music genres, cyberpunk media, internet culture, and livecode
technology as they explore sonic technology as a form of vulnerability and
as an extension of the self. This set serves as an invitation to entertain the
possibility of digital utopia. The future is yours
Tench.nology - VJsometimes I make things,
sometimes I code things,
sometimes I follow things.
Installation Artists
Terry Khan - “The Undernet”The Undernet is a web game that requires user interaction with the de-veloper tools in order to advance a narrative - a romantic encounter be-
tween two computer outcasts, Clippy the Office Assistant and the Internet
Explorer. It explores the idea of technology as a tool, the effects of which
depend on how it is wielded; suggesting that technological dexterity can
lead to individual empowerment - read more at
https://github.com/kahnivore/theundernet/wiki.
Mahima Jain - “A Crisis in Threads”Mahima is a designer and storyteller passionate about the creative pro-
cess of crafting engaging and playful interactive experiences. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, she weaves her tale through the strings of ‘Kathputli’, an ancient and traditional form of puppetry from Rajasthan, India. The audience is invited to engage in an installation where interac-
tivity meets storytelling. Each vignette explores the inner struggles and complexities of the creative process, pulling the audience into the depths of the character’s psyche.
Jill Shah - “The Dysfunctional Mug”Jill is a creative technologist and experiential artist, newancing ways to
build and experience our physical environments. Primarily working with
the medium of interactive installations, she pursues collaborative work
which is cross disciplinary, thought provoking, fun and geared towards
advocating for more humanized nuances in the increasingly mechanized
world.
The Dysfunctional Mug is a commentary about the underlying dichoto-
my when Following The Machine. It nudges the audience to answer the
question, “How much agency can you give to the machine (in this case,
the algorithm) in the design process?”. What happens when some objects
we are so familiar with - functionally and visually - become unfamiliar?
What happens if the algorithm takes over a design process and embraces
fallacies?
Ahona Paul - “Am I a Cyborg Yet, Mom?”Ahona is a creative technologist working with their personal connections to technology and visualizing identity through changing tech infrastructures. In this piece, ‘Am I A Cyborg Yet, Mom?’, they explore the idea of humans as organic machines, and to what extent machines can be considered organic. Playing with themes of control, manipulation and transhumanism, the audience is invited to interact with the piece and essentially, become part of the piece.
Gabriel Lee - “A Thousand Cuts”Gabriel Lee is a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist making work about
transgender identity, monstrousness, embodiment, and language. They
are a Design and Technology MFA student at Parsons School of Design
and received their BA from the University of California, Los Angeles.
A Thousand Cuts is a pair of vicious machines that embody the violence
of the anti-transgender legislation introduced this year, and that call on the
audience to take part in a ritual of retaliation and solidarity.
The first machine, Cutter, methodically cuts harsh phrases stating the true
intentions of the bills into paper. It’s surrounded by cut lists of bills printed
over a photo from the Institute for Sexual Science, the first gender and
sexuality research institute, destroyed by Nazis in 1933.
The second machine, Cursor, calls for vengeance. A death mask-like face
and two outstretched hands await. When its fingertips are touched, the
face spits out a curse on a transphobic legislator. The audience is invited
to read it aloud, then impale it on a spike embedded in the left hand in a
cathartic act of violence.
Zelong Lee - “Kindred”Zelong Li is an interdisciplinary artist, designer and researcher who delves
into the intersection of technology and art. His research focuses on using technology as a means to unveil what the past has revealed about the future. He also incorporates philosophical and metaphysical concepts on the connection between time, space, and distance into my artistic approach.
Zelong’s work spans a wide range of tools and mediums, including physical installations and in-browser experiences. His artistic spirit is driven by a desire to challenge what could be invoked through technology. He aims to create engaging and thought-provoking experiences that challenge our perceptions of the world around us.
Jiaranai Fuganjanon -
“CONTEMPORARY เซียมซี [XIAM-XI] 籤詩 [QIAN-SHI]”Jiaranai Fuganjananon is an emerging artist from Bangkok, Thailand. Jiaranai works with different mediums, both digital and analog. Her multi-media artwork uses tools such as TouchDesigner, Kinect, acrylic paint, projectors, and fabrics. At the heart of her practice is a deep commitment to authenticity and vulnerability.
Jiaranai’s practice is an exploration of the internal world, a conceptual space where she reflects on the impact of cultural forces, social norms, and practices on her emotional self. Her past makes it difficult to trust and connect deeply with other individuals. She found safety in her self-expression with machines as they are predictable, unlike humans. Using the machine to create art allows her to invite audiences to step in and experience her internal world alongside her as she performs in front of her
installations, providing a safe space for connection and discussion.
Fashion Artists
Sia Fang - Garmets for //PIXELMOUTHSia Fang (b. 1999, Suzhou, China) is a multidisciplinary artist from Chinawith a global presence spanning Shanghai, New York, and Paris. With a
strong background in fashion design and currently in the final year of study
at Parsons, Fang has established herself as a trailblazer in wearable sculpture. An experimental approach to materials characterizes her work. She has successtullv incorporated unconventiona elements such as inflammable paper. expired medical pills, candy wrappers, and resin, into her designs. Fang has built an impressive portfolio of work, including runway collection design, fashion production, and costume design for films and installations. Her multidisciplinary expertise enables her to seamlessly blend different fields of art, creating a truly unique and captivating visual experience for her audience. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, Fang has earned a reputation as a visionary artist who pushes the boundaries of creativity. Her work is a testament
to her exceptional talent and dedication to the craft, and she continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide with her sensational artistic expressions
Jin Sheef - Makeup for //PIXELMOUTHWhen I’m painting on people the goal is to capture and compliment that unique structure the best I can. Follow the Machine is an interesting topic to create makeup for because it’s leaning into our habitual relationship with technology. In doing this we’re no longer aiming to capture or compliment the individual, but to label them a follower and highlight their flawed reliance on machines.