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The n-1 space hosts the exhibition "Lucid Connections" until 26 February, organised by the Cultural Action Area of the Universitat Politècnica de València.

The exhibition brings together the works of Silvia Binda, Azahara Cerezo, César Escudero and Mario Santamaría, four artists trained on the Master's Degree in Visual Arts and Multimedia at UPV.

The exhibition connects the present with the critical and experimental attitudes of the 1970s when interdisciplinary art was mixed with activism, ethical philosophy and ecology. Half a century later, these attitudes resurface in the artists' pieces, questioning the limits and conventions of digital culture.

Art and Technology in Critical Dialogue

'It represents what we call the polytechnic culture very well: the connection between fine arts and technologies. The artists use technologies critically, revealing issues such as the excessive energy consumption of artificial intelligence or the biases in algorithms that affect society, ‘ explains Mª José Martínez de Pisón, director of the Cultural Action Area.

Through critical interfaces and speculative devices, the works propose connections, disconnections and frictions with contemporary reality. They destabilise the simplistic schemes of technology, highlighting its hidden commercial, political and social implications.

Reflection on Digital Culture

With this approach, the exhibition creates a meandering dialogue between art, science and society, addressing issues such as sustainability, economics and digital culture.

‘Each work raises current issues from very diverse perspectives but with a critical approach. From the extraction of minerals for technological devices through the representation of data that connects feminism and social networks to the contrast between the energy consumption of a lemon tree and an artificial intelligence system. It is an exhibition that invites reflection on our present and the implications of technology, ‘ adds Martínez de Pisón.

The participating artists stand out for their international careers, with a presence in prestigious exhibitions such as Ars Electronica or the ZKM. 'They have passed through the Master's in Visual Arts and Multimedia at UPV at different times, from the first promotion to the pandemic period. Their works are an example of the impact that artistic training linked to technology can have, ‘ concludes the curator.

The exhibition can be visited until 26 February in space n-1 of the Central Library of the Vera campus.

Meritxell Broch Peña / UPV Communication Area

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