Colab - Reflection and Projection

A symposium held by CoLab, a research and development centre for creative use of technology in partnership with MIC Toi Rerehiko and AUT.

Saturday 17 May
10.00 am 6.00 pm
Lecture Theatre WE240, (Rear of E Block)
St Paul Street, AUT, City Campus.

Programme of the Day

This symposium will engage with critical aspects of art and technology projects. The Symposium coincides with the formation of CoLab, a new transdisciplinary research and development centre led by collaborative partners AUT University and MIC Toi Rerehiko. CoLab aims to become a national centre of excellence in the development and use of new technologies for creativity, communication and innovation.

Alongside the symposium is the Mirror States exhibition at MIC Toi Rerehiko, which draws together art and technology to combine two powerful systems of reflection and projection. The exhibition presents interactive artworks that offer arresting glimpses of the self as well as intriguing interactions with digital reflections and simulated personas.

The symposium will look at interactive projects that call for unusual modes of audience engagement. Areas of consideration will include: exploring the ontological shifts as objects start to display emergent life and subjectivity, our relationship to technology and avatars, wearable technologies, biotechnology and bio feedback projects and will feature artists, researchers and curators involved in both CoLab and the Mirror States exhibition.

Featured speakers will include: