Renowned artist Hsin-Chien Huang was invited to the "Meet the Media Guru" lecture series. "Meet the Media Guru" was established in 2005, inviting international talents in digital art and cultural themes to share ideas, experiences, and trend observations in both online and physical lecture formats. It has since become a significant event in Italy's new media creative and cultural innovation realms.
On the evening of November 9, 2023, in Milan, Italy, Huang delivered a 40-minute lecture titled "Hsin-Chien Huang’s XR works." During this lecture, he elaborated on the concept of "Storyliving," stating, "New media art isn't just to be seen, it's to be lived. In virtual reality, you don't just look at art—you become part of it," depicting the immersive experiences created through virtual reality encounters.
The lecture venue featured a dedicated VR corner that showcased the artist's work "Bodyless," allowing attendees to immerse themselves in the virtual reality space. Drawing from childhood experiences, the artwork combines elements of traditional Taiwanese folk festivals, historical reality, and digital surveillance. Audiences embodied wandering spirits within the piece, embarking on a journey back home in the lunar July, exploring the complex relationship between the body and spatial politics within the constructed world of the narrative.
Meet the Media Guru Livestream Link:
https://reurl.cc/Xmgo27