Art and spirituality meet technology at Nepal's 'Resonance' event

Artudio, a contemporary art platform in Nepal, is hosting 'Resonance,' an event that delves into the intersection of art, spirituality, and technology. British New Media Artist Caroline Stedman Mishra, based in India, leads this exploration through an exhibition, artist talk, and performance.

Mishra's work, which utilizes AI and XR, focuses on building better relationships between humans, machines, and nature. The exhibition itself is designed to be an immersive experience, expanding into a space of embodied awareness and reflection through audiovisual ritual, sound, and guided meditation.

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My work looks at how we can build better relationships with machines, each other, and nature to support progress while also recognising the harms and finding ways to reduce them.

Beyond showcasing technological advancements, 'Resonance' critically examines the consequences of technology on nature. This dual focus highlights the dimensional functions of AI in art and prompts discussions on how emerging technologies are integrated into artistic creation. The interactive nature of the exhibition, with QR codes linking to extended digital content, further deepens the engagement with the themes of mythology, deities, customs, and philosophy.

From a Nepali perspective, this event is significant as it brings a global artist to Kathmandu, fostering dialogue on contemporary art practices and the role of technology. It offers a unique opportunity for local audiences to engage with cutting-edge art forms and contemplate the complex relationship between progress and environmental responsibility, a theme particularly relevant in a region deeply connected to nature.

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Through this event, we want to reflect the dimensional functions of AI in art. As a contemporary art platform, we also want to have discussions on how emerging technologies find their way towards artistic creations.