CYFEST13 - Daniela de Paulis - Artistic Research through Radio

Daniela de Paulis (Italy–Netherlands) Artistic Research through Radio De Paulis’ work reflects upon notions of reality as presented by the natural sciences, especially radio astronomy, neuroscience and space research. Her aim is to create filmic and highly subjective experiences in the mind of the participants that generate memories which continue to be re-interpreted over time. Her projects aim at resonating with different conceptual and existential meanings according to the experiential heritage of each participant, reaching for a culturally and socially diverse audience. Radio technologies have informed her artistic thinking and practice for over ten years and have allowed her to create pioneering and influential works in the field of art-science. The two main projects that contributed in shaping her current work are “OPTICKS” (2009-ongoing, ) and “COGITO in Space” (2013-ongoing, ). “OPTICKS” is a live panel discussion streamed on the Internet, usually from the cabin of the Dwingeloo radio telescope, gathering thinkers from different fields, as well as the general audience. During the event, participants and people viewing the performance from around the world are guided through а virtual journey into the cosmos by means of radio waves. “COGITO in Space” is also realized at the Dwingeloo radio telescope. This work allows participants to send their brain waves into the universe while viewing a video of the Earth seen from space in virtual reality. “COGITO in Space” is a unique and innovative combination of VR, neuroscience (specifically electroencephalogram or EEG) and radio technologies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniela de Paulis Media artist, licensed radio operator, radio telescope operator. Former contemporary dancer. Her work combines radio technologies, neuroscience, radio astronomy and live performance art with innovative projects engaging the global community with outer space. From 2009 to 2019 she has been artist in residence at the Dwingeloo radio telescope in the Netherlands. Since 2010 she has collaborated with a number of international organizations, including Astronomers Without Borders. De Paulis is a member of the IAA SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Permanent Committee. She exhibits her work internationally.