We had the good fortune of connecting with Ruonan Yang and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ruonan, why did you pursue a creative career?
I am pursuing a career in the arts and creativity because the arts can connect the past, present and future. Art is not only a way to express creativity, but also a means to explore the world and express one’s personal perspectives and emotions. I am deeply interested in how to intervene in new media technologies through art, particularly how to reinterpret and preserve traditional cultures with modern technology. This cross-generational dialog allows me to explore and reflect on the issues of contemporary society while preserving cultural heritage.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
My artistic explorations have always centered on how to express the flow of time and cultural continuity through the combination of modern technology and traditional culture. This interdisciplinary approach distinguishes me from many artists in that I enhance the viewer’s experience and engagement by utilizing digital media and interactive technology so that my works are not just objects to be viewed, but platforms for experience and interaction.

I am most proud of my ability to combine my cultural heritage with modern technology to create works of art that reflect traditional values while echoing contemporary aesthetics. For example, through the use of 3D projection and sound interaction, I am able to create a new sensory experience for the viewer that is both deeply rooted in tradition and a leap into the future.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would choose Broadway musicals as well as other art galleries.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My thesis teacher helped me a lot. Her guidance and support have been crucial to me, encouraging me to stay true to my artistic vision and to always look at and create art from a global perspective.

She taught me how to understand the various possibilities of art from a multi-dimensional perspective and helped me to incorporate elements from different cultures into my work, which greatly enriched my artistic expression and vision. Her support is not only limited to the technical level but also gives me unlimited encouragement and space for free exploration of ideas and creativity.

Website: https://www.ruonan.xyz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruonanyang.project/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruonan-yang-619918240/

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