power-of-the-unseen

Video documentation of “Prometheus Bound”

Meiro Koizumi (JP)

Inspired by the Greek tragedy “Prometheus Bound,” this work is an experiential theater piece that uses VR/AR technology to develop the tension between technology and human society, which has been altered in various ways in civilization.

Chosho Hakkei in Rittor Base - Live Performance ver

evala (See by Your Ears) (JP)

“Chosho Hakkei in Rittor Base - HPL ver,” which won Prix Ars Electronica 2021 Digital Musics & Sound Art Honorary Mentions, originated from three works presented in the sound exhibition ”Chosho Hakkei”' held in 2019 at Nakazu Bashoen Garden and Marugame Museum of Art in Kagawa Prefecture.

KEHAI: Liquid Mirror Series - Square -

Kaito Sakuma (JP)

With the isolation due to COVID-19, we have become too dependent on what we see on monitors; we have lost the opportunity and the ability to perceive the invisible. People will hear the sounds from the Mirror and may sense the same “kehai (sign).” This mirror may be a new way of communicating. This project will explore the nature of communication that is non-verbal and common to all living things.

AVATAR ROBOT CAFE DAWN ver.β

Ory Yoshifuji (JP)

Avatar Robot Cafe is a social implementation project to develop "OriHime,"an avatar robot that can be operated by people who have limited mobility and help people with disabilities to have jobs. We are presenting questions and solutions for a society where employment of the disabled is not enough. Join us at the demonstration and find out more about our cafe and its cause.