How Digital Art Can Change The World
MESHMINDS X SGINNOVATE: HOW DIGITAL ART CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
“The arts have an incredible potential for expanding interconnectedness, for reaching people, touching them, and increasing empathy and compassion in the world. Art helps us identify with one another and expands our notion of ‘we’ from the local to the global.” (Olafur Eliasson).
Have you ever wondered how we can use technology to dive deep into different ways of creating and enjoying art? Join us as we learn and explore how the use of digital platforms and emerging technologies can drive social change through the arts.
Program
- 6.30 pm: Registration
- 7.00 pm: Introduction by Kay Vasey
- 7.05 pm: Panel discussion
- Debbie Ding, Artist-Technologist
- Dean Reinhard, Head of Creative Technology, APAC, iris Worldwide
- Beth Ann Lim, SMB Community Engagement, APAC at Facebook Singapore
- Moderator: Leanne Robers, Director of Comish
- 8.00 pm: Networking
- 8.30 pm: End of Session
Speaker’s Bios
Kay Vasey
Technology Lawyer
Lead Investor, MeshMinds
Kay is a cultural producer who spearheaded several high-profile arts events and programmes whilst working for the British Council as Head of Arts in Singapore. She is also a technology lawyer and the lead investor in MeshMinds.
Debbie Ding
Visual Artist & Technologist
Debbie is a visual artist and technologist who graduated with an MA Design Interactions from Royal College of Art (UK). Her work is occupied with technologies of production and perception. Works take the form of computer-aided investigations into the spatial and cultural histories of archaeological sites, historical events, and the urban built environment.
Dean Reinhard
Creative Technology Director APAC, iris Worldwide
Dean is the creative technology director for APAC at iris Worldwide where he heads up a team of creative technologists working on a range of innovative projects across Virtual and Augmented Reality, projection mapping, 3D printing, game development and robotics. He is also lead technology mentor and co-founder of MeshMinds.
Beth Ann Lim
Head of SMB Community Engagement, APAC at Facebook Singapore
Beth Ann has over 15 years of experience in Asia helping small and large companies develop strategic communication, branding, and marketing initiatives to help build their business. She is passionate about helping small and medium businesses succeed and is an active mentor in the start-up and accelerator community.
Leanne Robers
Co-Founder & CEO, Comish
Leanne is the co-founder and CEO of Comish, an Art x Technology platform that allows you to commission items made just for you. Prior to Comish, she worked in startups and corporates in the UK and across SEA in business development, operations, and leadership roles.