Artists’ Statement
Our work thrives on interdisciplinary connections. We are a group of students with diverse academic and industry backgrounds, currently in the Masters of Innovation Design program at Wichita State University. Joining together on art installations, launching new products, and starting businesses, these projects have allowed us to discover different perspectives, and be shaped by influences we may not have been exposed to otherwise. It is an experience we try to share and hope to carry forward in future endeavors.
In the show Cloud Fiber, we have attempted to create at the intersection of Art, Science and Storytelling, creating bridges with technology. We have used industrial materials to make art, created a new way of consuming poetry by touching it, and collaborated with the audience to add color to our work. By mixing materials and methods, we hope to cross pollinate ideas across disciplinary silos, and to make interdisciplinary collaborations the norm of human learning.
Resha Parajuli has a master’s in Astrophysics, industry experience in science museums and STEM learning, and is currently in the MID program.
Caleb Wilson is a marketing professional with a background in feature film production and television news. He is a student of the Masters of Innovation Design program at Wichita State.
Max Hinman has a background in Cellular Biology, experience in mobile application development, and is currently enrolled in the MID program.
Matthew Walsh is a digital performance and new media artist and composer working in the Kansas City area. He is currently up to no good.
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