Artist Statement
In my computer art, I aim to explore what is considered unconventional, seeking to break free from the monotony of everyday life. I look for unpredictable elements to incorporate into my art. My art reflects my excitement, expressed through vibrant colors. The question, "What does it mean to be gay and Asian?" is central to my art practice. I also interact with AI. Anything that AI can easily create becomes a new form of artlessness, but it also serves as a starting point for me to explore new directions.
Bio
TC Zhou is a computational media artist of Asian descent. He combines generative art with gay literature written in literary Chinese. Blending programming and natural languages (in both Chinese and English), he creates generative art that is immersive and interactive. His work is driven by machine intelligence, producing endless variations. In addition, TC Zhou creates experimental queer games that explore queer lives. TC Zhou's games draw on his own experiences and have covered topics such as queer temporality, sex education, gay liberation, destigmatization, and the human sexuality spectrum. TC Zhou received an Master of Fine Arts in media arts from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science from NYU. He was a panelist at the UCLA Queer Graduate Research Conference (2022 & 2023). His work was supported by Points Center (Suzhou), shown at V2_ lab (Rotterdam), SIGGRAPH DAC (Digital Arts Community), SIGGRAPH Art Paper (Denver 2024), Top Art Space (Guangzhou), UCLA, Spectra Studio (LA) and Art Machines 2 (CityU Hong Kong).
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