At SIGGRAPH 2024, we will be showcasing a video of the winners of the Speculative Futures Student Competition. The curatorial proposal for Speculative Futures positions artwork as a critical medium for addressing pressing social, political, and environmental issues. Art, particularly in its digital forms, has the power to illuminate the consequences of current trends and policies, provoking thoughtful engagement with the future. This contest attracted 96 students from every continent, demonstrating a broad and enthusiastic response to our call, and underscoring our commitment to social, cultural, gender, and economic inclusion.
Rebecca Ruige Xu currently teaches computer art and animation at Syracuse University. Her artwork and research interests include experimental animation, visual music, artistic data visualization, interactive installations, digital performance, and virtual reality. Her recent work has been shown at: ISEA; Ars Electronica; SIGGRAPH Art Gallery; IEEE VIS Arts Program, Museum of Contemporary Art, Italy; Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, USA; FILE– Electronic Language International Festival, Brazil; International Digital Art Exhibition, China; Boston Cyberarts Festival, USA.