Xingzhi Shi. Juried Artist
Constellations
WebXR on the Styly platform
Artist Statement
“Industrial Lichen” prompts attention to the impact of industrialization and environmental sustainability on human life through an immersive experience, a profound reflection on theecological changes between industrialization and nature. It provides a space for experimentation and reflection. The work invites the viewer to enter a virtual space where the viewer can observe and feel more deeply the concepts of time and environmental evolution conveyed by the work. And how we can live in harmony with nature in a rapidly evolving technological age. By providing an immersive environment at the STYLY platform, the interaction between the viewer and the art is enhanced. This approach emphasizes WebVR’s potential to deepen understanding of our role in advocating for the protection of the environment and sustainable development. In “Industrial Lichen”, WebVR makes it possible to deepen the connection with the viewer, encouraging them to think about the role of human beings in the natural world and how our actions have influenced the past, present, and future.
Styly link: Industrial Lichen
About the artists
Xingzhi Shi is a visual designer blending art and technology. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Dalian University of Technology and an MFA in Communication Design from Pratt Institute, specializing in interdisciplinary design, including interactive and 3D design, AR, and VR.
Mengyao Guo is an assistant professor at Shenzhen International School of Design, Harbin Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. candidate in Visual Communication at the University of Macau.
Ze Gao is a new media artist and researcher. He teaches at the School of Design of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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