I really enjoyed the guest lecture by Aaron Sherwood and Kiori Kawai from Purring Tiger. They shared their project, MuJo, which mixes art and technology in an exciting way. One interesting part of their talk was how they began with interactive installations in cities before moving to the desert. They used projections on the sand dunes to create a unique experience, showing how nature can inspire art.
Aaron mentioned how he often discovers cool ideas by accident while coding. He talked about experimenting with different algorithms, which sometimes led to unexpected and beautiful results. This idea of “happy accidents” really resonated with me. It shows that creativity can come from trying new things, even when things don’t go as planned.
The theme of impermanence was also important in their work. They explained how both the art and the sand dunes change over time, which reflects the idea that nothing stays the same. I liked how they connected this concept to storytelling, showing how every performance is like a journey with its own beginning, middle, and end. Overall, the lecture opened my eyes to new ways of thinking about art and design. I left feeling excited to explore my creativity and connect my work to the world around me, just as they have done with MuJo.