Aibei Wu

Information Experience Design (MA)
A casual photo of Aibei Wu , looking directly into the camera
Exhibition picture display
Exhibition picture display
Scored Existence - Credit Surveillance and the Discipline of Identity
Exhibition Process Record - The interaction of the audience
Exhibition Process Record - The interaction of the audience
The interaction of the audience, feeling "monitored"
Exhibition Process Record - Communication with the audience
Exhibition Process Record - Communication with the audience
What's the feeling of being “monitored”? Communication, experience, record...
A performance art piece based on a speculative social credit system, exploring how technology shapes individual behavior and social identity through scoring mechanisms and wearable devices. “When scores become the measure of etiquette, every gesture is judged by the system.”
Exhibition picture display
Exhibition Process Record - The interaction of the audience
Exhibition Process Record - Communication with the audience

About

Aibei Wu graduated from Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in China with a major in Digital Media Art. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Information Experience Design at the Royal College of Art. Her creative practice centers on the relationship between art and social life, often utilizing speculative and satirical methods to engage in critical examinations of reality.

During her Master’s studies, she has explored the interaction between individuals and systems by integrating programming with human pose estimation technologies. Her body of work includes wearable devices, interactive design, and performance-based video art. Drawing upon her cultural background, she seeks to conduct in-depth research addressing complex issues within contemporary society.

Aibei Wu prefers to create works that are both playful and participatory, emphasizing immersive experiences for audiences. These works are characterized by their accessibility and immediacy, while simultaneously encouraging thoughtful reflection, which remains central to her artistic approach.

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