WangShui’s Lipid Muse, an immersive LED sculpture, was created as a profound exploration of identity, fluidity, and transformation at the 2024 Venice Biennale. Blurring the boundaries between the natural and the synthetic, the work utilizes a cutting-edge LED display system to create a dynamic, shifting form that engages viewers in an otherworldly visual experience.
At its core, Lipid Muse evokes the sensation of something constantly in flux, with layers of light and image interacting in real time, enveloping the audience in its undulating glow. The installation draws upon the artist’s ongoing inquiry into the intersection of technology, the body, and non-binary identity, using the mutable nature of light to express the concept of transformation. The sculpture’s LED surface oscillates between organic shapes, referencing the fluidity of lipid cells, and alien imagery, suggesting a meditation on the future of human evolution.
As the Technical Producer for Lipid Muse, I led the development and production of this intricate system, ensuring WangShui’s vision was realized through the seamless integration of LED technology and responsive programming. The project required precise coordination between hardware and software elements, with custom-designed video inputs driving the sculpture’s ever-changing display. I was responsible for overseeing the sculpture’s fabrication, including sourcing high-quality materials and developing the technical infrastructure needed to support the work’s continuous interaction with its environment.
By blending art and technology in a cohesive whole, Lipid Muse challenges viewers to consider their relationship to light, space, and their own evolving identities. The work’s technical complexity was a rewarding challenge, and as the Technical Producer, I’m proud to have contributed to an artwork that pushes the boundaries of both digital media and contemporary sculpture.
Through this collaboration, we created an installation that speaks to the transformative potential of art, technology, and the human experience. Lipid Muse is a testament to the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration, setting new standards for large-scale, interactive LED artworks in prestigious exhibitions like the Venice Biennale.