Shenn Tao - Dark Artistic Exploration

1. What was your first association, when you heard about the topic "Reconnaissance In Times Of Darkness"?

To symbolize the darkness and bring a little light

2. Reconnaissance is exploration conducted to gain information with observation, surveillance and knowledge. How did you 'explore' the darkness.

With my feelings and the images that came to me

3. How long did the process of creation last for this exhibition?

Full time I think 5 to 6 hours

4. Which were the biggest obstacles?

To find the ideas to give the right message

5. What are the most important techniques, that you use for virtual art? How did you use these to interpret the theme?

Textures and shapes as well as the sculpties

6. What does it mean for you to create art in virtual worlds? Is it different from creating art in RL?

Collaboration, shares, easier for me to share in the virtual world

7. What are your former experiences with art in virtual worlds? Have you taken part in themed group collaborative projects? Or is your art usually more singular?

Several projects in virtual worlds, exhibitions and competitions, several sims on the ignis fatuus grid

8. Which role does virtual art play in your country of origin according to your experiences?

Still very little known and recognized in France

9. In which way was the creating of art helpful for you in the covid-crisis?

Artistic creation makes it possible to bring ideas to life and also to share beauty, so in a period of confinement it is a form of freedom

10. Which topic would be interesting to you as an artistic challenge in the future?

Towards a united and responsible world where everyone could find their balance.