Metaspore: The Networked Sensorium

Metaspore is a research initiative founded by conceptual artist Anicka Yi to generate "spores" of social trust and interdisciplinary exploration for the 21st century. Recognizing a planetary paradigm shift fueled by the multivalent advances and crises of our time, Metaspore applies Yi's artistic practice as a philosophy for bringing the arts and sciences together in action before a new paradigm solidifies. For Metaspore: The Networked Sensorium, Yi and instructor Miguel Novelo will guide students through immersive media and extended reality experiments exploring both the human and more-than-human sensorium. This class will question how we can augment our own perceptions and intuitions, while also considering the diverse sensory ecologies of other life forms and incorporating these ideas into our immersive practices. Technologies explored include game engines, 360 video, 3D scanning, photogrammetry, spatial audio, etc. Field work will include lab and studio visits, as well as a nature retreat within the Bay Area. Limited enrollment; students must submit application (http://bit.ly/3WAf6fT) for consideration by March 1, 2023. Please contact Stanford Arts Institute artsinstitute@stanford.edu for more information.