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…
bioprospecting drawing
(I am having trouble uploading…) Link to finished drawing Link to film
Bioprospecting of the Deep, Interview with Jiajun Gu
Last summer, I met Jiajun Gu, a science (biology) lab technician at NYUSH, while working on a project. He was generous with his time and clearly interested in encouraging my burgeoning interest in the laboratory work behind some of my interests in the environment. At that time, he mentioned his deep belief that science was…
Bioprospecting of the Deep 1
Bioprospecting (also known as biodiversity prospecting) My preconceptions of bioprospecting are rooted in a strong anti-capitalist cynicism – it is a horrible drain on the ecology of the Deep and will have lasting, irreversible effects on our environment in general. Although much of what I am reading confirms this, that information is generally situated from the POV…
Fancy-Lady Dog
My experience in China has been filled with opportunities to contemplate issues of linguistic and cultural translation. In critically examining the underlying belief systems and cultural shaping inherent in the languages I utilize (or attempt to), I am intrigued by the conflict between historicity and fluidity in the construction of new hybrid languages and meanings…
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…