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OXO , 2021 Oil on linen 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in) OXO is a video game developed by Alexander Shafto Douglas in 1952 which simulates a game of noughts and crosses (tic-tac-toe). It was one of the first games developed in the early history of video ga

Blue Box, 2021 Oil on canvas 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in) First developed in the 1960s, A blue box is an electronic device that produces tones used to generate the in-band signaling tones formerly used within the North American long-distance tele

The Wave 03 , 2024 Oil on linen 51 x 77 cm (20 x 30 in) " The Wave " series intricately explores the mechanics and profound implications of propeller technology. Through her artistic portrayal, the artist delves into the intricate and often unseen

Illuminate , 2022 Oil on linen 152 x 122 cm (60 x 48 in) Illuminate monumentalizes Thomas Edison’s most famous invention, the first practical electric incandescent lamp. This painting depicts the first public demonstration of the light bulb, whi

Vaccine, 2021 Oil on linen 36 x 28 cm （14 x 11 in） " Vaccine " delves into the significance of the COVID-19 vaccine, symbolizing hope and scientific achievement during a global pandemic. The painting captures the essence of the vaccine vial, port

Dolly, 2021 Oil on linen 61 x 45.7 cm (24 x 18 in) Dolly the sheep was successfully cloned in 1996 by fusing the nucleus from a mammary-gland cell of a Finn Dorset ewe into an enucleated egg cell taken from a Scottish Blackface ewe. Carried to te

Stanford Torus, 2020 Oil on linen 91x 76 cm (36 x 30 in) " Stanford Torus , 2020" intricately explores the visionary concept of the Stanford Torus space settlement, conceived during the 1975 NASA Summer Study in collaboration with Stanford Univer

The Pill, 2021 Oil on linen 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in) In May 1960, the FDA approved the sale of a pill that arguably would have a more significant impact on American culture than any other drug in the nation's history. The contraceptive pill was li

Large Hadron Collider , 2023 Oil on linen 153 × 183 cm (60 × 72 in) The Large Hadron Collider stands as an emblem of humanity's unquenchable thirst for knowledge and understanding. Beyond its utilitarian purpose, it embodies an aesthetic magnifice

The Wave , 2023 Oil on linen 193 x 244 cm (76 x 96 in) " The Wave " series intricately explores the mechanics and profound implications of propeller technology. Through her artistic portrayal, the artist delves into the intricate and often unseen

Projection: light and shadow , 2021 Oil on linen 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in) Examining the evolution of light sources, Projection: Light and Shadow (2021) depicts scenes from real-time video recording and projection. In this portrait, the projector

Minneapolis, 2020 Oil on linen 27.9 x 35.6 cm (11 x 14 in) Minneapolis explores a segment of the artist's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic and societal protests, capturing the dual surreal experiences of isolation and public outcry. On one

A Sunday Afternoon in the Park , 2022 Oil on linen 61 x 76 cm (24 x 30 in) A Sunday Afternoon in the Park (2022) creates a conversation around utopic ideologies of control and function. It documents the current issues of today's experience of st

Checkmate , 2022 Oil on linen 91 x 76 cm (36 x 30 in) The computer defeated the world champion Garry Kasparov. IBM’s Deep Blue computer stunned the world by becoming the first machine to beat Kasparov in a six-game match. Deep Blue's victory was a

IVF, 2020 Oil on linen 51 x 41 cm (20 x 16 in) The history of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) goes back more than half a century. In 1959 the first birth in a nonhuman mammal resulting from IVF occurred, and in 1978 the world's first baby conceived

NO SIGNAL , 2019 Oil, acrylic medium on canvas 152 x 122 cm (60 x 48 in) " NO SIGNAL , 2019" explores the intersection of cosmic phenomena and modern technology through the enigmatic nature of TV white noise. The artist captures the random, snowfl

DEC's PDP-10 , 2021 Oil on linen 31 x 61 cm (12 x 24 in) DEC's PDP-10, One of the most influential computers in history. It was the platform upon which many of today's popular applications were first developed. PDP-10s were the basis of the ARPANE

Fractal 1 , 2019 Oil and acrylic on linen 183 x 152 cm (72 x 60 in) The Mandelbrot set is popular outside mathematics for its aesthetic appeal and as an example of a complex structure arising from simple rules. It is one of the best-known examples

Quantum Computer, 2020 Oil on linen 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in) IBM Unveils the World's First Commercial Quantum Computer Quantum computers could perform billions of times faster than current supercomputers Computation is the driving technological fo

LOADING..., 2019 Oil on canvas 122 x 152 cm (48 x 60 in) " LOADING ..." explores the digital imagery of Earth's satellite views as depicted on the opening screen of the WeChat app. This work delves into the ephemeral nature of splash screens, whi

Dyson Sphere , 2023 Oil on linen 152 x 183 cm (60 x 72 in) A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical megastructure that encircles a star, absorbing its energy output and providing an almost infinite source of energy for its inhabitants. The idea was first

Yoga Isolation , 2022 Oil on linen 91 x 102 cm (36 x 40 in) Yoga Isolation (2022) interprets people participating in an outdoor yoga class during the Covid-19 pandemic. Shades are used to paint the image by extracting color, creating an otherwor

NO CHANNEL, 2019 Acrylic medium on linen 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in) " NO CHANNEL , 2019" delves into the nostalgic and symbolic imagery of television test patterns, those familiar yet enigmatic screens that often appeared during off-air hours. This

Emergence , 2022 Oil on linen 193 x 244 cm (76 x 96 in) Capturing the brain's neural structure in glowing yellows and blues, Emergence resembles the scattering of galaxies in space. It expands outwards, branching into an amalgamation of chaotic

Blue , 2024 Oil on linen 122 x 76 cm ( 48 x 30 in) " Blue , 2024" captures the essence of Earth inspired by live satellite imagery. This artwork intricately portrays the real-time morphology of our planet as viewed from space, offering a panoramic

Quantum Gaze , 2023 Oil on linen 244 x 193 cm (96 x 76 in) The emergence of quantum computing is a herald of profound transformation within the contemporary technological panorama. Its significance surpasses the utilitarian, embodying a struc

Memory , 2019 Oil on linen In three parts, each: 183 x 122 cm (72 x 48 in) Overall: 183 x 366 cm (72 x 144 in) " Memory " (2019), a satellite's eye view of the Mesa, Arizona Data Center. which includes data from global user applications such as iM

Solar Farm , 2022 Oil on linen 76 x 76 cm (30 x 30 in) Combining a bird’s-eye view with the digital screen display, the artist pays close attention to environmental changes and clean energy developments in Solar Farm (2022). In reference to a sc

Submarine Networks 01 , 2024 Oil and acrylic on linen 150 x 180 cm ( 59 x 71 in) " Submarine Networks " explores the hidden world of submarine cable networks, which serve as the backbone of global communication. Approximately 97% of internationa

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas , 2023 Oil on linen 182 x 152 cm (72 x 60 in) Within the depths of contemporary culture's sea of innovation, undersea cables emerge as a profound marvel of modern technology, akin to the enigmatic depths expl

The Wave 02 , 2024 Oil on linen 165 x 92 cm ( 65 x 36 in) " The Wave " series intricately explores the mechanics and profound implications of propeller technology. Through her artistic portrayal, the artist delves into the intricate and often un

TRINITY TESTING , 2020 Oil on linen In 7 parts, each: 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 in) Overall: 28 x 252 cm (11 x 98 in) The loud event of Trinity testing in New Mexico in 1945 declared the advent of the “Atomic Age.” The nuclear bombs — variously cheered,

Silicon , 2021 Oil on linen 40.6 x 50.8 cm (16 x 20 in) The late 20th to early 21st centuries are often referred to as the Silicon Age, marking a period profoundly shaped by the element silicon's pivotal role in global development. Highly purified

Silicon , 2023 Oil on linen 76 x 91 cm (30 x 36 in) The late 20th to early 21st centuries are often referred to as the Silicon Age, marking a period profoundly shaped by the element silicon's pivotal role in global development. Highly purified sil

The Note G , 2022 Oil on linen 76 x 122 cm (30 x 48 in) This painting, titled Note G , is an artist’s interpretation of the diagram of an algorithm for the Analytical Engine for the computation of Bernoulli numbers, from Sketch of The Analyt

Logic Circuit , 2022 Oil on linen 76 x 76 cm (36 x 36 in) Digital computers rely on the simple principle of manipulating on and off signals to implement logic functions. Mechanical devices, electromagnetic relays, vacuum tubes, transistors, and in

Web , 2021 Oil on linen 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in) Every day people absorb, consume and dispense various information and messages simultaneously. Living in the information age, individuals can freely transmit and obtain information almost immediately

Mapping , 2021 Circuit board mounted on wood panel 64 x 50 cm (25 x 20 in) A circuit board is the architecture of a computer’s mind at work. Its core function uses the same principle of manipulating on and off signals to prompt logical operations.

Landscape , 2021 Oil on linen 51 x 102 cm (20 x 40 in) Landscape (2021) is a painting of a sourced image of a virtual landscape created by a 3D modeling program. The landscape was dismantled and analyzed through digital technology to design an u

Peek , 2021 Oil on linen 91 x 102 cm (36 x 40 in) Peek (2021) is reminiscent of the first photographs taken from space. On October 24, 1946, the V-2 No. 13 rocket was launched at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico, reaching

To Mars to Explore , 2022 Oil on linen 91 x 102 cm (36 x 40 in) Curiosity is a car-sized Mars rover designed to explore the Gale crater on Mars as part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission. On February 19, 2022, an image was taken by Mast Cam

Mars 01 , 2024 Oil on linen 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 in) The Mars series captures the breathtaking vistas of the Martian surface, inspired by the weekly images sent back by the Mars Perseverance Rover from the Mars 2020 mission. This collection of

Mars 02 , 2024 Oil on linen 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 in) The Mars series captures the breathtaking vistas of the Martian surface, inspired by the weekly images sent back by the Mars Perseverance Rover from the Mars 2020 mission. This collection of

Mars 03 , 2024 Oil on linen 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 in) The Mars series captures the breathtaking vistas of the Martian surface, inspired by the weekly images sent back by the Mars Perseverance Rover from the Mars 2020 mission. This collection of

Powehi , 2022 Oil on linen 61 x 91 cm (24 x 36 in) A black hole is an extremely dense object where no light can escape. Anything that comes within a black hole’s event horizon — its point of no return, will be consumed, never to reemerge, because

Sagittarius A* , 2022 Oil on linen 61 x 91 cm (24 x 36 in) " Sagittarius A* , 2022" is inspired by the groundbreaking scientific achievement of capturing the first image of the Milky Way galaxy's black hole. This work commemorates not only the cel

Atom , 2020 Oil on linen 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 inches) Atom (2020) depicts the movement of the atom from a painter's perspective. Because of the nature of quantum mechanics, no single image has been entirely satisfactory at visualizing the atom’s

Torus , 2021 Oil on linen 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 in) Every atom on this planet is surrounded by the torus, which is a field of energy. A self-sustaining, dynamic energy flow system, consisting of two vortices and a single axis, is the foundation for

Torus , 2020 Oil on linen 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 inches） Every atom on this planet is surrounded by the torus, which is a field of energy. A self-sustaining, dynamic energy flow system, consisting of two vortices and a single axis, is the foundation

Zygote, 2021 Oil on linen 40.6 x 50.8 cm (16 x 20 in) " Zygote , 2021" delves into the origins of life and the concept of potentiality embedded in beginnings. The artist uses a blend of subtle gradations and delicate textures to convey the intric

Embryo , 2022 Oil on linen 102 x 91 cm (40 x 36 in) Embryo (2022) continues the inquiry into stages of fertilization and embryonic development. Enabled by current imaging technologies, the embryo is visualized here to inspire reflection on the o

First Week , 2022 Oil on linen 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in) A depiction of the biological development of an embryo, First Week (2022) examines its life through different stages of fertilization. Interested in the growth process, The artist replicat

Epithelial Cells , 2024 Oil on linen 122 x 153 cm (48 x 60 in) " Epithelial Cells , 2024" depicts human epithelial cells growing in a dish. The cells have been clonally labeled, meaning cells of the same color are descendants of a single cell at t

Chromosomes , 2022 Oil on linen 102 x 91 cm (40 x 36 in) Historically, sequencing the human genome as complete has always been a relative term. The first one deciphered through the Human Genome Project (HGP) in October 1990 was a thirteen-year eff

MRI , 2021 Oil on linen 36 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in) Using the latest advances in cognitive psychology and brain science, we can gain a deeper understanding of the complexity and power of the human brain. It allows us to learn, see, remember, hear, per

Synapse , 2023 Oil on linen 184x 132 cm (72.5 x 52 in) Neurotransmission is the process of neurons communicating. It consists of a synaptic bouton and a synaptic body. Chemical substances called neurotransmitters transmit information between synap

Emergence 02, 2024 Oil on linen 76 x 46 cm (30 x 18 in) Capturing the brain's neural structure in glowing yellows and blues, Emergence resembles the scattering of galaxies in space. It expands outwards, branching into an amalgamation of chaotic

Emergence 03, 2024 Oil on linen 183 x 92 cm ( 72 x 36 in) Capturing the brain's neural structure in glowing yellows and blues, Emergence resembles the scattering of galaxies in space. It expands outwards, branching into an amalgamation of chaot

Touch , 2022 Oil on linen 76 x 76 cm (30 x 30 in) Today, virtual online experiences have been profoundly influenced by the development of various technologies, compounded by the isolation imposed by epidemic conditions. This shift has reduced our

The Glitch , 2022 Oil and acrylic on linen 193 x 244 cm (76 x 96 in) The series "The Glitch" visually explores the increasingly intricate relationship between humanity and technology. By employing abstract, distorted imagery, it underscores the o

The Glitch , 2023 Oil and acrylic on linen 193 x 244 cm (76 x 96 in) The series "The Glitch" visually explores the increasingly intricate relationship between humanity and technology. By employing abstract, distorted imagery, it underscores the om

Oﬀ , 2019 Acrylic on linen In 2 parts, each: 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 in) Overall: 28 x 72 cm (11 x 28 in) The diptych Off (2019) captures a fleeting moment of silence, preserving the visual memory of a transmitted signal. This work reflects the prof

Punched card 1 , 2022 Oil and acrylic medium on linen 30 x 61 cm (12 x 24 in) A punched card is a piece of stiff paper that holds digital data represented by the presence or absence of holes in predefined positions. Punched card 1 (2022) is a va

Punched card 2 , 2022 Oil and acrylic medium on linen 30 x 61 cm (12 x 24 in) A punched card is a piece of stiff paper that holds digital data represented by the presence or absence of holes in predefined positions. Punched card 2 (2022) is a va

Play , 2022 Oil on linen 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in) Reminiscent of the VCR playback screen, Play (2022) replicates the television screen on a linen canvas's flat, two-dimensional surface. Bordered with black in the suggestion of a frame on a monito

Error , 2022 Oil on linen 30 x 61 cm (12 x 24 in) In depicting light sensations from pixels on a screen, Error (2022) reveals a macro perspective into the hidden instructions of web applications we use daily. These messages display themselves wh

4K , 2022 Oil on linen 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in) 4K (2022) is a painting of a camera screen frozen as it records a chroma-key (green screen) composition. Observing the painting, the viewer is engaged with it from the camera’s perspective. This vie

Privacy 2 , 2021 Acrylic and ink on canvas 122 x 92 cm (48 x 36 in) The privacy protection stamp was used to create this series of paintings. A vague pattern forms in the combination of control and chance. The textured image conveys time and space

Privacy 1 , 2021 Acrylic and ink on linen 36 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in) The privacy protection stamp was used to create this series of paintings. A vague pattern forms in the combination of control and chance. The textured image conveys time and space i

3D-Printing House , 2022 Oil on linen 76 x 61 cm (30 x 24 in) Building houses has become faster and cheaper; 3D printing offers a promising solution to the global housing shortage and the rise in property costs. The technology facilitates personal

Share , 2021 Oil on linen 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in) This painting Share (2021) depicts the story of the first digital photo shared via a cell phone. In her father's arms, a baby announces her arrival in the world quietly and cozily. This image is

Bikini Atoll, 2020 Oil on linen 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 inches） On 1 July 1946, the United States conducted its first nuclear test after World War II. In the painting Bikini Atoll (2020), the mushroom cloud created by the explosion symbolizes the b

The splash of a drop 1 , 2022 Oil on linen In 6 parts, each: 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 in) Overall: 28 x 216 cm (11 x 84 in) In the 1895 photographic series of the same title, Arthur Mason Worthington, an English physicist known for pioneering technique

Vision , 2020 Oil on linen In 2 parts, each: 28 x 36 cm (11 x 14 in) Overall: 28 x 72 cm (11 x 28 in) Vision (2020) guides the viewer's attention to experience the focusing process of the human eye. The paintings are bordered in black with a cir

Thermal Imaging , 2022 Oil on linen 76 x 76 cm (30 x 30 in) Thermal Imaging (2022) is a painting of a thermal imaging camera during the Covid pandemic at an airport security check. Two pedestrians in the center of the image wear masks, while on

Gulf of Mexico , 2021 Oil on linen 31 x 61 cm (12 x 24 in) Gulf of Mexico (2021) depicts the bright flames, dubbed the “eye of fire,” that erupted from an underwater gas leak in the Gulf of Mexico on July 3, 2021. The leak caused a whirling fire

Eruption , 2022 Oil on linen 76 x 61 cm (30 x 24 in) Hung Tonga-Hung Ha'apai, a submarine volcano located in the southern Pacific Ocean, began erupting on December 20th, 2021. Four weeks later, on January 15th, 2022, the enormous explosion recorde

Philadelphia , 2020 Oil on linen 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in) This painting expresses the dual journey through the COVID-19 pandemic and societal protests, capturing the surreal experience of isolation on one side and people voicing their demands in th

Isolation , 2020 Oil on linen 51 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in） During the artist's time in New York City amid the COVID-19 pandemic, she witnessed the profound transformation of the cityscape. The painting Isolation (2020) depicts the construction of a t

Containers , 2021 Oil on linen 76 x 91 cm (30 x 36 in） Containers (2021) is a painting based on a photograph taken by the artist along a highway in New Jersey. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, global supply chains and shipments slow

Antimony, 2020 Oil on linen 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in) In the 17th century, the two disciplines of alchemy and chemistry were studied together because of the lack of scientific discovery. Alchemists would correspond various metals with the planets i

Moldavite , 2020 Oil on linen 36 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in) As a meteorite impact occurred about 15 million years ago, local meteorites formed the Moldavite (Czech: vltavin), a green or olive green, or bluish-green projectile rock formed as a result of

Sunset , 2021 Oil on canvas 31 x 31 cm (12 x 12 in) Sunset (2021) depicts a sunset scene near the artist's studio, and is based on a photograph overlooking the East River in downtown Manhattan, taken by the artist. The lights on the wall resonat

Turf , 2021 Oil on linen 41 x 51 cm (16 x 20 in) The work Turf (2021) reﬂects the artist's own origin story in many ways; the seated young man in the painting is her father, a professional soccer player during the 80s who decided to retire upon

Stage , 2021 Oil on linen 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 in) The performative nature of everyday life, and in anticipation of what is to come, Stage (2021) replicates a photograph taken by the artist of a theater curtain. Nostalgic for the early entertainm

Fractal 3 , 2019 Oil and acrylic on linen 183 x 152 cm (72 x 60 in) The Mandelbrot set is popular outside mathematics for its aesthetic appeal and as an example of a complex structure arising from simple rules. It is one of the best-known examples

Fractal 2 , 2019 Oil and acrylic on linen 183 x 152 cm (72 x 60 in) The Mandelbrot set is popular outside mathematics for its aesthetic appeal and as an example of a complex structure arising from simple rules. It is one of the best-known examples

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