Artist Karo Duro creates immersive art exhibition at the renown Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
Welcome to realm suspended between time and space. Here dwell the Windows of Wonder...
The Windows of Wonder by Karo Duro is a speculative art experience that explores narratives around our rapidly advancing relationship with technology.
Each Window depicts visions that immerse guests in a blend of storytelling and dynamic sound design allowing them to absorb the underlying messages.
Window 1: Chamber of Personas
Digital Art-Piece by Karo Duro
A large portion of our lives unfolds online. As we interact with these digital platforms, they continue to refine their understanding of us, using algorithms to analyze our actions, categorize us, and build models of our preferences and behaviors. The outcome is a curation of our online environment, shaping our desires, influencing our interests, and even social circles.. Coupled with dopamine-fueled engagement tactics, this dynamic has created a reality where our digital profiles are no longer mere extensions of lives but have become deeply integrated with our identity and how we function as a society.This creates a bubble that isolates many of us within our own digital echo chambers. Leading to a society where we are unable to distinguish between the authentic self and the persona shaped by algorithmic interpretations.
"Through visual narrative, metaphors, symbology, and multi-sensory design, my aim is to reframe our relationship with technology, to help expand our empathy. My ultimate goal is carry the torch of advocacy in these areas by informing the public on the power and potency of our data while also shedding light on the potential cultural and societal impacts as these technologies become more deeply integrated into our lives. "
Karo Duro
An Air of Intrigue and Introspection
Feedback ranged from the overall novelty of the experience to insights generated by engaging with the art pieces and interacting in the space. Each visitor had their own personal realizations as the sense of intrigue and curiosity spread through the atmosphere. The exhibition's intimate yet inviting ambiance and immersive elements fostered a sense of fluidity and encouraged open dialogues, with some guests feeling comfortable to share personal thoughts and anecdotes on the topics.
An original sound design score was designed by Producer and Musician Tomorrow Omari to align with theme of the exhibition.
The audio would gradually increase in sound to "lure" participants into the area.
Listen to one of the serene sound-scapes from the Windows of Wonder exhibition here:
By Producer and Sound Designer Tomorrow Omari
About Innovation Realized
Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco
Karo Duro was invited to host this installation at Innovation Realized, a globally renowned conference produced by EY, featuring top leaders from technology, academia, and business.
Each year,, executives come together under one roof to connect and rethink; 2024's key focus was around Artificial Intelligence which showcased leading voices, change makers, and key players. Mark Tegmark, the renown physicist, was amongst the those also invited to contribute.
Special Thanks:
EY Innovation Realized
Production: C2, EY
Exhibition Photography: AURORAKNIGHTS.COM
Gallery Photographs by AURORA KNIGHTS
“Delightfully unexpected”
“It feels peaceful and serene,
like a neutral space”
“Very impactful and moving”
“I really resonate with that character (in Data Rituals)
So many options, so many paths to take...”
Karo Duro
Artist, Technologist, Creative Director
What else have I been up to....?
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