Artist Haein Kang is working at the intersection of art and technology. Her work begins with insights into the driving forces that developed machine civilization. Along with the trajectory of her work, we look at the relationship between human and machine, the mind-body problem, and the early experimental arts.

The "Gentle Introduction to EEG" workshop is for the meaningful and artistic application of brain activity. EEG is the abbreviation for “Electroencephalography” that refers to electrophysiological signals from the scalp. Workshop participants will practice how to monitor and process EEG signals with a brain-computer interface. In particular, we will look at changes in brain activity by visual recognition using the Open BCI system.

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About Haein Kang
Haein Kang is an artist who is making machines solely for beauty. Her work poetically engages with advanced technology. She began her career as an artist by winning the grand prize at the installation art competition hosted by the San Francisco Arts Commission in 2002 and received Honorary Mention at Prix Ars Electronica in 2019. She is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Washington. Her doctoral research focuses on the artistic use of brain activity. She is presenting her works in numerous venues related to art and technology such as CODAME Art+Tech festival, IEEE-GEM, and ISEA.

About Immersive Storytelling Using Mixed Media (TDM 169L)
This course is a studio-based class about storytelling using mixed media: video, performance, drawing, text, sound and virtual reality. We will examine different ways in which artists used visual language to tell stories. Starting with the history of immersive media, the class will study the relationship between visual language and technological development. We will screen examples of relevant contemporary art works and analyze the technological aspects and conceptual background of these works. Utilizing video, performance, drawing, sound, text and virtual reality, students will develop projects, refecting on the discussions in the class. Critique and presentation of the students’ works are essential part of the class.

About TDM Open Seminars
Again this year, Theater, Dance & Media opens up its classrooms to the wider Harvard community. Join us for conversations with guest artists and speakers in intimate settings.