PROTO Masterclass: Crafting Immersive Experiences

Since 1995, we’ve been kickstarting conversation and co-designing the future of digital culture with communities around the world. Together with an international community of artists, technologists and industry collaborators, we explore the intersection of art, technology and society through bold new art commissions, living labs, participatory design and public events.

FutureEverything

Join Kinnari Saraiya for an online workshop that explores transforming an initial concept into a fully realised immersive experience.

Join us for the PROTO Masterclasses, as part of the <a href="https://futureeverything.org/portfolio/entry/proto/" title="https://futureeverything.org/portfolio/entry/proto/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PROTO</a> creative development programme for artists in the North. Taking place in February and March 2025, the PROTO Masterclasses are a series of expert-led online sessions designed to provide UK artists based in the North with a unique opportunity to engage with and learn from a diverse range of international artists, cultural leaders, and creative professionals. PROTO Masterclass: Exploring Creative Practices in Immersive Environments<a href="https://www.kinnarisaraiya.com" title="https://www.kinnarisaraiya.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kinnari Saraiya</a> is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and dancer whose practice interweaves oral, visual, choreographic, and musical storytelling. Trained as a folk dancer and fine artist, she explores indigenous epistemology, animism, and (de)colonial histories through film, virtual environments, and interactive installations.As part of her intimate PROTO Masterclass session Kinnari will draw upon her extensive and multifaceted background, and will guide you through her creative practice, methodologies, and the process of transforming an initial concept into a fully realised immersive experience.Throughout the session, Kinnari will explore the importance of positioning the audience as part of the work and the significance of collaboration. She'll share valuable insights into how she works alongside her team to shape intricate immersive environments and offer a glimpse into the various tools she employs, including a list of open-source software that facilitates the creation of her projects. Event detailsDate: Friday 7th March 2025Time: 12:00 - 1:30pmCost: FREEDuration: 1.5 hours

About Kinnari Saraiya:Kinnari Saraiya (b. 1998, Bombay, India) is an interdisciplinary artist, curator, and dancer whose practice interweaves oral, visual, choreographic, and musical storytelling. Trained as a folk dancer and fine artist, she explores indigenous epistemology, animism, and (de)colonial histories through film, virtual environments, and interactive installations. Her motion-captured choreography—developed in collaboration with classical dancers—is embodied by virtual characters in Unreal Engine, while her research into touch and haptics manifests in tactile interfaces, such as mechanical controls sewn into textiles or embedded in analog technologies, positioning the viewer as a co-creator.She holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Arts University Bournemouth (2020), where she received an award for Excellence in Creativity, and a Visharad in Indian Folk Dance from Kalanjay. Her projects have been presented at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Frieze Art Fair, and The Bowes Museum (2022–2023), with exhibitions at FORMAT Festival (2023), VISUAL Carlow (2022), and the Kyiv Biennial (2021). Her collaborative virtual world, It was a Roadside Picnic, earned an Honorary Mention at the Prix Ars Electronica (2022). She has participated in residencies such as Boundary Crosser Residency at CYENS, Cyprus (2023) and Hotel Generation by Arebyte (2023). In 2021, she was recognized by Arts Council England as an individual of exceptional promise and received the Frieze x Deutsche Bank Curatorial Fellowship. Upcoming solo exhibitions include Phoenix Art Space (2025) and FutureEverything (2026), with a group showing at CPH:DOX (2025). More about the PROTO ProgrammePROTO is a groundbreaking new programme designed to nurture and encourage the growth of artists looking to enhance their digital creativity through skill development, digital learning and networking, brought to you by <a href="https://futureeverything.org/" title="https://futureeverything.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FutureEverything</a>.Our ambition is to establish an end-to-end opportunity pathway for artists to progress through the PROTO programme. By providing access to high-quality resources, expert advice, and a vibrant community of peers, PROTO seeks to empower artists to achieve their full creative potential and make a meaningful impact within their arts community.Follow the link to learn more about the PROTO programme, the activities and opportunities on offer.<a href="https://futureeverything.org/portfolio/entry/proto/" title="https://futureeverything.org/portfolio/entry/proto/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://futureeverything.org/portfolio/entry/proto/</a>

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