Labocine spotlights Samson Sing Wun Wong, an artist in visual effects and interactive media. He is passionate about merging data science, arts, and technology, Samson seeks innovation in this evolving field. He shares insights about his process and a selection of scenes.
Exploring the Confluence of Art and Technology Through Real-Time Data-Driven Visuals
The artworks serve as a temporal bridge, echoing elements of the past, present, and future, as they are all intertwined. By using data-driven visuals that evolve in real-time, themes that can appear both nostalgic and futuristic are explored. These visuals often present alternative or cautionary narratives, encouraging viewers to contemplate the potential trajectories of our reality.
Process and Intervention
The creative process is a dynamic interplay between technological automation and human intervention. Algorithms and data-driven techniques generate visual elements, while much of the process involves careful data filtering and selection. Specific data inputs are chosen and determined how they will influence the visual outcomes, often resulting in surprising and serendipitous discoveries. This approach allows for extensive study and refinement, blending the organic flow of data with deliberate artistic decisions. This method reflects the Taoist philosophy of balancing spontaneity with intentionality, creating a harmonious fusion of technology and human insight.
Evolving Data-Driven Visuals
By utilizing data-driven visuals that evolve in real-time, the artwork explores themes that can appear both nostalgic and futuristic. These renderings often present alternative or cautionary narratives, encouraging viewers to contemplate the potential trajectories of our reality. The name "citymemoria" on Instagram captures this essence, merging urban landscapes with the fluidity of memory and expressionism.
Nebulous. Lightscape. Memories. (58 secs)
Multiple Views and Modes of Interpretation
Diverse interpretations of the work are encouraged, acknowledging that perception is inherently subjective and influenced by personal experiences. The visuals can be experienced on both micro and macro levels, offering a contemplative, meditative experience or inviting viewers to search for patterns and narratives. This duality allows each piece to resonate differently with each viewer, depending on their perspective and mode of engagement. The notion that each person sees and understands things differently is central to the art, creating a space for varied and personal connections.
Interplay Between Science, Cinema, and Magic:
The Science New Wave (SNW) manifesto resonates deeply with this philosophy. The work thrives at the intersection of scientific exploration and artistic expression, where data and algorithms create a canvas for cinematic magic. This interplay challenges conventional boundaries and invites viewers to see the world through a lens that merges empirical knowledge with imaginative wonder.
Digital Flora (1 min 16 secs)
