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Zhou Zhou
creative computing

Creative computing institute UAL

Graduates: 2023

Specialisms: Interaction Design / Interaction Design & Game Design / Interactive / Motion

My location: Beijing, China

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Creative computing institute UAL

Zhou Zhou

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First Name: Zhou

Last Name: Zhou

University / College: Creative computing institute UAL

Course / Program: creative computing

Graduates: 2023

Specialisms: Interaction Design / Interaction Design & Game Design / Interactive / Motion

My Location: Beijing, China

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About

Zhou Zhou is a media artist, sound designer, and associate lecturer at UAL Creative Computing Institute. He works on the intersection of art and technology, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of multisensory experience. Using different methods including advanced AI and interactive technologies, he crafts new forms of performance art and produces impactful storytelling.Zhou posits that cognition involves computational processes over symbolic representations. Furthermore, technology serves as an extension of our senses and an intrinsic element of our physical existence. It continues to mold our perception of both the inner and outer worlds.With artistic endeavors extending across diverse domains, Zhou collaborates with a spectrum of artists and designers to explore collisions of varied perspectives.

Talk epitomizes the harmonious fusion of human movement and cutting-edge technology in a captivating contemporary dance performance. Central to this artistic endeavor is an interactive music system with generative audio AI integrated, empowering performers to create sound through their movements. As dancers move across the stage, their motions are intricately captured by motion sensors and translated into a rich tapestry of sounds by the system, crafting a symphony as diverse and fluid as the dance itself. More than a mere dance, Talk represents a profound conversation between the body, space, and sound. It’s a dialogue conducted without words, where each movement articulates deep emotions and narratives, resonating through the generated music and visuals. The system, finely attuned to each movement, mirrors the dancers’ expressions in sound, offering a compelling exploration of non-verbal communication. Talk invites audiences to a multisensory experience where human grace melds seamlessly with digital intuition. This performance transcends traditional art forms, presenting a unique journey that intertwines motion, sound, visuals, and the unseen digital force behind it. It’s an exploration of a new realm of artistic expression, where the boundaries between the physical and digital dissolve, leaving a lasting impression of beauty and innovation.