Wei Wu

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OYSTER: Multisensory Experience of Being an NYC Oyster

Two computer monitors placed on pedestals next to each other; the screen on the left shows the artist as captured by the computer's camera; her right hand, lifted, is surrounded by graphics of a school of fish; the screen on the right shows a view of rocks under water; in front of the screen are three metal forks and one metal spoon connected to the computer with wires; a printed instruction on the pedestal shows how to play the game using the spoon and forks as control.

It took less than 100 years for New Yorkers to eat up the oyster population in NY Harbor. However, Oyster reefs provide habitat for hundreds of species, and can protect our city from storm damage — softening the blow of large waves, reducing flooding, and preventing erosion along the shorelines. Non-anthropocentrism, Michelle and I used VR to immerse ourselves in the life of a NYC oyster. Eat Hard, Protect Hard!

Wu Wei is a visionary screenwriter, XR artist, and entrepreneur deeply immersed in the exploration of multimedia storytelling and technology. A graduate student at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Wei specializes in XR and urban studies, human-computer interaction (HCI), performance studies, and multimedia storytelling. With a robust background in filmmaking and interactive media, she founded a successful film production company in China, establishing herself as a leader in the creative industry.

In her artistic pursuits, Wei skillfully merges traditional storytelling with cutting-edge technology, often focusing on themes of identity, cultural dynamics, and the human condition. Her current project involves a collaboration with the NYC Billion Oyster Project, where she is creating innovative XR pieces to raise awareness and engage the public in oyster conservation efforts.