A new, fascinating Encounter at The University- Amit Zoran's lab

March 14, 2016

When I entered Zoran's lab, I stumbled into a mysterious, intriguing world where craft and computer science are intertwined. Half of the lab is a high tech kitchen and the other half, a workshop investigating traditional crafts and materials in 21st century equipment.

After a few thought provoking conversations, I can only hope that at least one of our collaboration ideas will take shape and surprise us. Check out his inventions and research at http://amitz.co/

A note with some doodles and ideas fragments from our conversation.

Artist in residence, the faculty of Science, the Hebrew University 2015-16

During 2015-16, my artistic practice went ‘through the looking glass’ journey’.
I was given an exceptional opportunity: The Hebrew University appointed me as visiting artist at its Life and Computer Sciences Safra Campus for one year. This incredible adventure played a crucial part in both expanding and sharpening my current artistic practice. I dove deeper into an exciting and thought-provoking pursuit in collaboration with a wide range of researchers, from far removed fields of research.
My collaborations led me to travel in time and scale.crafts. In the program, I collaborated with researchers from various faculties and institutes. This access nourished and shaped the body of the work.

This blog will present my encounters, conversations, process, findings new projects that a currently arising after this adventure.

The first time I entered my studio. In the photo: Michal Mor, the curator of the Hebrew University.

I want to thank Prof. Idan Segev, Michal Mor, and Prof. Yigal Erel for giving me this oppurtunity.

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