On Tricking the Brain and our Imperfect Tools with Jason Bruges
Strangers Need Strange Moments Together by Daily tous les joursShow Notes
How do you build tech magic into an artwork that must stand the test of time? In this episode, Mouna and Melissa are joined by London-based artist and designer Jason Bruges, whose studio has worked at the intersection of architecture, interaction design, and site-specific installation for over 20 years. Recorded in LA on the sidelines of the Global Cultural District Network conference, they discuss how artists working in public space use technology to trick the brain and create enchantment, all while working within the limits of their tools and planning for longevity. They get into the urban myths and radio call-ins sparked by Jason Bruges’ work along London’s A-13, using tech like paint, and the human fascination with creating artificial impressions of life. This episode is about the wonder and friction that comes with using technology to create out-of-the-ordinary experiences in public space. Based on "On Tricking the Brain and our Imperfect Tools," the 12th chapter of Strangers Need Strange Moments Together.
Topics covered: Tech as artistic material, interactive installations, public art, site-specificity, urban storytelling, lumino-kinetic art, maintenance and longevity in public space, design for permanence, artificial life. Find out more about Jason Bruges Studio: https://www.jasonbruges.com/
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