Society. Spaces. Screens
Abstract
MEDIAted Membranes transforms an urban media facade into a sentient, communicative organism, pioneering large-scale media art that interprets and responds to its environment. This intervention endows architecture with sensory perception and expressive capabilities, forging an emotive nexus between urban space and inhabitants. Through AI-driven interpretations and real-time visualizations, the structure engages the community in environmental discourse. This paper explores how MEDIAted Membranes challenges traditional notions of public art, reimagining the city as a medium for collective expression and awareness. It examines the conceptual framework, technical implementations, and artistic approach, highlighting its potential to foster new urban interactions and community empowerment.
Ana Herruzo is an artist and researcher specializing in computational media and immersive spatial experiences. As an Associate Professor at Arizona State University and Director of the MEDIAtedX lab, her research explores integrating real-time media with physical environments to create transformative, socially grounded experiences. Focusing on the ethics and design of emerging media, her work investigates public art, live events, and urban interventions. With over a decade in the industry, her research brings technical innovation and interdisciplinary vision to interactive and immersive media
Biayna Bogosian is an Assistant Professor of Socially Engaged Design at Arizona State University, with joint appointments in the Design School and the School for the Future of Innovation in Society. Her research explores the intersection of architectural technology and spatial media, focusing on data-driven, participatory approaches. Based at the ASU Media and Immersive Experience (MIX) Center, her work utilizes immersive media and AI to enhance civic engagement and environmental education. She holds a Ph.D. in Media Arts from theUSC School of Cinematic Arts and is an affiliate faculty at FIU.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 11th December, 2024