Chinese Social Evening at EVA
Various Speakers
Summary
At the Computer Arts Society’s Chinese Social Evening at EVA London, the speakers celebrate a day dedicated to strengthening ties with China. The opening remarks highlight that EVA London has built closer links with the East than with the United States, and that Chinese creative thinking emphasises human engagement and Eastern inward transcendence across Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, in contrast to a more technology-driven American approach. A contributor notes that building the metaverse is ultimately about people’s needs, not simply technology. Sean Clark and his Guangdong University of Technology colleague then introduce the university’s School of Art and Design, showing a short video and student projects that use AI-generated content and coding tools. They acknowledge both the creative power of AI and the nervousness around assessment and proper pedagogical use, stressing the importance of cultural understanding alongside technical skill. Sean Clark describes his hybrid teaching model, combining short visits to China with remote delivery from the UK, and previews work on digital objects made physically manifest. The evening concludes with a performative lecture by an exhibiting artist, followed by informal conversation and wine.
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