Water, Art and Technology: Creating Immersive Experiences that Bring People Together

All are invited to attend an evening of talks from interdisciplinary artist Sian Fan and Public Art Manager Jennifer Gill from Canal Convergence, exploring the themes of water, art and technology.

Using examples from their own practices, Sian and Jennifer will talk about creating immersive experiences that bring people together, inspiring us to think about the future possibilities for Chelmsford’s rivers and canals. Together we’ll reflect on how art and technology can enable people to express their relationship to water and share their stories. Delving into our waterways as shared spaces with opportunities for place-making and community building we are excited to hear about creating personal journeys and ‘wow’ moments that bring the rivers alive.

Sian Fan, local interdisciplinary artist and artist in residence at the Sarabande Foundation will formally launch her digital waterways artwork, Current, and talk about her creative process working with community groups and a range of technologies. Sian’s interactive website digitises key sites along Chelmsford’s rivers, forming an immersive and creative digital archive and bringing a whole new perspective to Chelmsford’s waterways. Sian will share her interest in using digital technology as a way to reflect on the human experience with reference to her recent work exhibited in Paris, Melbourne and New York.

This theme of water, art and technology builds on recent Ignite Chelmsford conversations to inspire some thinking about where next for Chelmsford’s rivers and canals. Through the discussion, we will explore how we can use art and technology to create immersive art experiences that bring people together.

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