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born 1997
Jazmin Morris (born 1997) is a computing artist and educator based in London.
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My work aims to fill the gaps created by funding cuts and rising tuition fees that limit access to cultural and educational experiences
I see institutions as sometimes being “gatekeepers” to innovation
In so many ways technology is an extension of capitalism, really
I’m not interested in tech fetishism or perfection
I believe cultural institutions need to shed this colonial-rooted mistrust of the public and embrace true accessibility and interaction to evolve fully
Using free and open-source tools is crucial
My work seeks to build confidence and foster continuous engagement, starting with fundamental access to tools and knowledge, which I believe is key to addressing these representation gaps.
A “protopia” is about asking how we can sit around this table again tomorrow in a better way. When I am world building, I want to encourage people to think in that way.
I believe skills and knowledge should exist in more accessible spaces beyond traditional institutions
I believe it starts with education and knowledge, so we can then co-create worlds and technologies
I see a rise in violence and deep divisions between those who hold power and those who don’t. My work tries to unpack that
Although I am proud of my success, I don’t feel like I had a choice
If visitors feel that creative technology is genuinely for them, whether through engaging with the literature, the physical space, or the interactive elements, then I feel I have done my job
If I’m going to talk about cyberspace and the evolving culture of online, I should be present there
I think it’s important for me to have a strong voice and claim space as a working-class, Black female artist authoring a solo show
I exhibit games with problematic portrayals of cultures, identities, or war. This is intentional; I want us to confront these realities
I’m deeply interested in the histories of technology, often looking beyond modern origins to ancient indigenous computational approaches and how colonisation influenced development
We haven’t yet achieved the imaginative aesthetics and immersive experiences possible in cyberspace because we keep simulating reality
While I appreciate paintings, I believe institutions need to create more space for digital art, which inherently demands physical interaction with hardware
Is technology emotional? I think that question is interesting. I would say no, not right now