Artist's Statement
Darkside of the Moon, Roy Jianing Cheng (2024), Interactive Installation.
Printings, MDF, foam, Metal Rod, 3D Printings, Arduino, Sensors and Stepper Motor.
My research focuses on the power dynamics in the field of information in society.
In the operation of modern social structures, public discourse is controlled by governments and large institutions, shaping facts and influencing the audience's perception of specific events for political and entertainment purposes. This leads to the information we receive on certain topics being partial and provocative. However, it is not likely to discern every information we recived, and even when we try, it often just shifts the belief from one perspective to another.
At the same time, counter-mainstream situational knowledge is drowned in the flood of information. As individuals, consuming information means our cognition is inevitably influenced by the social environment. This phenomenon is further exacerbated by information censorship, where viewpoints filtered by power institutions shape our world of knowledge. So, what is the truth? Or, does the truth even exist for individuals?
My work attempts to use interactive art forms to engage with the audience on issues of discourse power, post-truth, media dissemination, misinformation, social roles, and more. It reflects on the knowledge dilemmas faced by individuals and discusses how we can address these issues. Through the combination of art, technology, and interactive experiences, I hope my work can lead the audience to rethink the manipulation of information by power in society.