Carrie Chan
“This is a challenging and exceptional time for everyone in the cultural industry. Yet, opportunities always come with challenges. When virtual connections have become a norm, people are becoming more open-minded to collaborate without having met in person. It is widely acceptable to brainstorm and workshop ideas through a digital interface in the global cultural sector. Previous formats of connecting through conferences, art exhibitions and biennales are challenged. In the post-pandemic era, these events may take new forms.
It is also a pause for us to rethink the role of technology and its new possibilities in our lives. It is important for us to reflect on how technologies are shaping the way artists and designers create. It may be a norm to convert an exhibition into a virtual one. More designers and arts students are adopting new digital tools during these times. But I believe the bridging between the online and offline experiences will be key in the post-pandemic future. We have entered into strange yet interesting times when we find ourselves needing more tangible experiences as our lives are getting more digital. This is where creativity can come into play.”
Carrie Chan curator and design lecturer