That Digital Elsewhere, So Impossible to Ignore!

Abstract

This essay presents the professional journey and philosophical underpinnings of a visual artist, Chiara Passa, who has been deeply engaged with multimedia arts since 1996. Educated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, the artist has explored the interplay between physical and virtual spaces using Virtual and Augmented Reality as tools to probe architectural concepts and challenge the static nature of places. The work often transcends traditional artistic boundaries to create immersive, interactive experiences that blend real and virtual worlds, encouraging viewers to engage actively with the artwork. Significant projects utilize augmented reality and artificial intelligence to offer dynamic and unexpected artistic encounters, reflecting on emptiness and space transformation themes. The artist’s work underscores a long-term commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with artistic expression, contributing to the ongoing discourse on the role of digital technology in the evolution of art.