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Participate In Artistic Creation At Eyebeam's X-Lab

The art and technology center invites the public to collaborate.

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Eyebeam Art + Technology Center is a non-profit media lab in Chelsea that facilitates the exploration of new technology and media art, while also providing the tools to do so. Recently, its main exhibition space has been transformed into X-Lab, an interactive presentation format that is revolutionizing traditional art exhibitions by exposing and demystifying the process of creation and turning audience members into collaborators. Visitors to Eyebeam will be able to see any number of Eyebeam’s fellows and residents working on their projects, ask questions and, in many cases, participate in the creative process by giving user feedback, testing the works, and contributing material. The above video introduces each of the eight fellows and the projects they’ll be working on during X-Lab, as well as the artists own predictions for how their individual projects will unveil.

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Here’s a quick rundown…

Jon Cohrs will embark on a two-week journey through the New Jersey wetlands exploring artificial flavoring in The Spice Trade Exhibition. Those interested will be invited to interact with the crew and contribute to research through a mobile application, and able to watch live footage in the Sandbox (X-Lab’s exhibition space).

Aaron Meyers is installing a 3D scanning system that scans a subject with structured light, which is then translated to a cloud of 3D points in real time and projected on a nearby wall.

Jacob Ciocci’s sci-fi documentary, Silver Surfers, explores the effects of technology on the elderly. How do those who have witnessed the radical technological shifts of the past half century react to the changing digital media landscape? And what can they tell us about the continued evolution of technology?

Ted Southern is constructing a lightweight space suit using laser cutters that he will eventually present to NASA.

Kaho Abe encourages Twister-esque cooperation in Ninja Shadow Warrior.

Aram Bartholl will connect online and offline life in a series of installations, the first one incorporates your laptop and a public USB in Dead Drops.

Brooke Singer focuses on discovering the ingredients that make up our favorite products in Read Me Files.

David Jimison will manipulate what you see in his tepee dream machine installation.

X-Lab runs through January 26th and is open for public interaction Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from noon-6 p.m. The schedule of the exhibiting artists will vary depending on the progress of each individual project, but find a tentative schedule here, or watch the projects as they develop here.