Exploring Personal Expression through Technology

The speaker, a performance artist and software engineer, shares their journey of transforming computers into a personal mode of expression. They discuss the dual nature of software as both a homogenizing and liberating force. The speaker presents a short performance and showcases a recent project involving singers and visualizations. They conclude by inviting the audience to view their work at upcoming exhibitions.

What dual roles does the speaker identify with in their introduction?

• Performance artist and software engineer

• Painter and sculptor

• Architect and designer

• Musician and writer

What is the speaker's main interest in using computers?

• To enhance social media

• To create a personal mode of expression

• To develop games

• To improve business software

What does the speaker see as a negative impact of software from major companies?

• It reduces computer speed

• It homogenizes user experience

• It increases creativity

• It enhances security

How does the speaker aim to use computers in their art?

• By following industry standards

• By creating personal and unique expressions

• By avoiding technology altogether

• By copying existing software

What does the speaker hope to achieve by writing their own software?

• To sell it to major companies

• To develop educational tools

• To find a personal way of using the computer

• To create a new operating system

What technology did the speaker use in their recent project with singers?

• Computer vision tracking

• Virtual reality

• Augmented reality

• 3D printing

What is the purpose of the visualizations in the speaker's project with singers?

• To visualize speech and song

• To create a light show

• To project movies

• To display advertisements

What kind of sounds do the singers in the speaker's project specialize in?

• Classical opera

• Cheek-flapping and strange noises

• Jazz and blues

• Electronic music

Where can the audience view the speaker's work in New York?

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• The Whitney Biennial and Bitforms Gallery

• The Museum of Modern Art

• The Guggenheim Museum

What does the speaker express at the end of their presentation?

• A request for feedback

• Gratitude and an invitation to exhibitions

• An announcement of a new project

• A desire to continue speaking