Saralin Zassman (MMath '23) is a recent Computer Science master’s graduate who now works with internationally renowned media artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer.
What do you do?
I am a creative technologist at Antimodular Research, the Montreal-based studio of media artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. Rafael creates large-scale interactive art for galleries and installations all around the world that includes computer-programmed elements. For example, his 2021 piece “Pulse Topology” invites viewers to use a pulse sensor, then translates their pulse into part of a canopy of light bulbs that light up in rhythm.
As a creative technologist, a lot of my day-to-day work is spent coding, like a software developer. I help preserve and update the technology behind Rafael’s older works – for example, updating face-recognition software – as well as helping him build out ideas and create new works. I also get to travel from time to time and help install the artworks, which is cool.
Read the full interview on the Computer Science website to learn more.