Artist Statement — Jamal Hussain, New Media Artist, Austin, TX

My awe of earth is the light that guides my creative endeavors. My media-based work includes installations, sculptures, and immersive experiences. The central themes of which explore the human story and our intrinsic connection to this planet. My practice is a reflection of the duality and tension between nature's serenity and our current technological revolution.

The aesthetic foundation of my work involves capturing experimental content of the subtle visual patterns, sequences, and movements found within ecosystems. I then use various forms of display interfaces, to harness the power of light; using it as a tangible element to create digital abstract collages. I see and use light as both, a fragile material and a conscious entity. I'm passionate about blurring the boundaries between physical and digital spaces. Often, using projection - mapping techniques to communicate my ideas in unconventional compositions.

I use these methods as an approach to create new realms that challenge perceptions and encourage viewers to question their surroundings and their inner realities. I aim to evoke a sense of wonder by engaging, connecting, or interacting with multiple senses of the viewer, with the goal reach the spirit.