MOTIONBEAST

"A Bandung-based artist, Summerayn (Motion Beast) employs technology to create immersive, utopian, and futuristic experiences. Their work embodies persistence as a form of praxis, reflecting a continuous commitment to integrating new technologies and techniques. This ongoing experimentation fuels their innovation, enabling them to craft dynamic installations and performances that challenge conventional boundaries and engage viewers with speculative and visionary environments. A Bandung-based artist, Summerayn (Motion Beast) employs technology to create immersive, utopian, and futuristic experiences. Their work embodies persistence as a form of praxis, reflecting a continuous commitment to integrating new technologies and techniques. This ongoing experimentation fuels their innovation, enabling them to craft dynamic installations and performances that challenge conventional boundaries and engage viewers with speculative and visionary environments.
In this iteration, the artist also critiques the common practice of storing passwords on the cloud, highlighting the false sense of security it provides. Despite the convenience, this practice is fraught with risks, as accounts can be hacked, potentially placing one’s entire digital life in the hands of malicious actors. By addressing these vulnerabilities, Summerayn (Motion Beast) prompts viewers to reconsider the trust they place in digital systems and the potential consequences of such reliance. Through their persistent exploration and critical engagement with contemporary issues, Summerayn (Motion Beast) demonstrates how sustained practice can lead to transformative and cutting-edge artistic outcomes. This version integrates the new theme of digital security into the artist’s broader practice and emphasizes the critical nature of their work."