Cao Yuxi (CHN)
Cao Yuxi AKA James Cao’s work includes audiovisual installations, live performances, creative coding, data visualization and contemporary artistic methods using artificial intelligence. Originally from China, James graduated from the China Central Academy of Fine Arts and Computer Art Department at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His work has been exhibited in contemporary art museums and new media art festivals around the world, including Today Art Museum and Minsheng Art Museum in Beijing, MoMA PS1 in New York. In 2022, Cao Yuxi took on the prestigious role of visual effects director for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Lau Hiu Kong AKA Lawrence Lau graduated from Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and City University of Hong Kong, majoring in composition, electronic music and creative media arts. In addition to chamber, orchestral or live electronic music and audiovisual art, the artist explores different concepts, languages and the nature of making in theatres, galleries and unconventional spaces.