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Edited: June 22, 2023
Peter Wu+
Photograph of Chinese-American man standing inside an artist-built structure next to a 3D printed sculpture on a wooden stick. The light of a red video projection with blue digital artifacts washing over the entire structure, figure, and sculpture. He has short curly hair, wearing a black long jacket and black button up shirt.

Portrait of Eyebeam alum artist 2022-2023 Peter Wu, Courtesy of the artist.

Pronouns
He/him
Date and place of birth
b. 1976, Ontario, Canada
Current location
Los Angeles, California
Year(s) of residency and/or fellowship
2022–23, Democracy Machine Fellow

Peter Wu+ is a Los Angeles-based artist whose practice is characterized by a keen engagement with the role of technology in shaping our perceptions of reality, identity, and history. Utilizing modeling and rendering software, 3D printing, projection mapping, and machine learning, Wu+ creates thought-provoking artworks and immersive environments that address the complexities of our technologically-driven society. In 2020, Wu+ founded EPOCH, an artist-run virtual exhibition space that serves as a platform for showcasing and disseminating contemporary digital art practices. With a focus on community building and inclusivity, EPOCH represents a significant contribution to the field of contemporary art and its engagement with digital technologies. Wu+ has been invited to speak about his practice at leading art institutions, including Art Center College of Design, USC Roski School of Art and Design, Christie’s LA, and Frieze Art Fair.

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