Monika Lin IMA Low Res Thesis topic: US Census and Race Thesis Question: How is (racial) identity both shaped and perceived by the categorizations, hierarchies, and absences included/not included on the US census? What motivations are inherent in these institutionalized choices and by whom (who are the stakeholders)? How does this particular form relate…
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Harvest Website
For Connections Lab project 2, I constructed a simple website that allows two users to interact with the site and cause elements to change on their counterpart’s site. The premise is based on research regarding Bioprospecting and uses the form of the Surrealist exquisite corpse as a means of visualizing some of the creatures harvested,…
Harvest – The Board Game
Who can play? Ages 8+ Any number of players that can fit around a table and access the board can play The game is a dice-based game of strategy and luck, with a role-playing element. These roles are the following stakeholders (working list – I welcome any suggestions): Activist Scientist Local community leader Local…
Bioprospecting map
Bioprospecting of the Deep 2
During my research, A new topic came to light – the geopolitics of national boundaries/imperialism, etc. Emily Rose Nelson, RJD Intern, Drugs from the Deep “It is clear that the ocean has enormous medicinal potential. Unfortunately there are a number of obstacles preventing this potential to be reached in full. One of the biggest problems…
Listen – An Interactive Story Telling Project
Listen This project is based on conversations between myself and Po Wen Shih regarding how we create, maintain and nurture friendship in the time of pandemic. In discussions, we spoke at length of the time spent inside and removed from the rhythm and mobility of our previous lives as well as the ongoing climate of…
Moving Triangles, Creative Coding
Moving Triangles link to sketch: https://editor.p5js.org/Moninika/sketches/ONXJzANBT There are two elements that I am interested in. The first is on line 45. The triangles move with the mouse on both the x and y coordinates. The triangles are translucent and spaced at varying distances from the mouse. The movement thus creates a dimensional effect. The…
Rattle
Link to updated Rattle This was another trial for me, but, ultimately, sound is added… Rattle: link to video
Interactive Media Art Style Frames
Entering through a hallway, sound installation this room contains transcriptions of text from participants/visitors Entering into “park”
Interactive Art Installation Proposal
The installation is meant to simulate the experience of walking into a home, as it might exist in a dream. The materials are effervescent, either because of their actual materiality or because they are bathed in light. The speakers in the center above the communal seating are meant for a communal listening experience. The conversation…