artist statement
My thesis project is a computational jacket, Lumia(2.0), that utilizes the interactive qualities of technology & the expressional capabilities of art to make an immersive experience for both the wearer and audience. The jacket consists of a microcontroller, sensors, illustrative embroidery, and LED lights that are constantly changing to its environment through sensory input. Both the wearer & audience play an active role in the art piece, altering the lights with their physical presence and motion. The Iterative visuals are meant to challenge preconceived notions of audience and artwork. Lumia(2.0) works as a tool to make a collective moment between artist, audience, and wearer in which they all can contribute to the visual display of the jacket.
