Loading.... Exhibition and Symposium

Over the past year, up-and-coming artists from Central St Martins have been working on an experimental creative project with scientists from the University of Oxford which aimed to push the boundaries of art and science. The project saw the artists and biologists, statisticians and geneticists immerse themselves in each other's disciplines, find their synergies and collaboratively produce new artworks involving digital approaches.

This exhibition and symposium presents the collaborations of seven new artist-researcher pairs who approached the transdisciplinary across different digital media: a reimagination of tree sequencing through film; a conversation between AI and artist; a reflection on personal data; the visualisation and sonification of water molecules; our genetics and their landscapes; nanobody design through knitted sculptures; and upending ideas of perfection through consumerist 3D-printed works.

By intentionally embracing the 'loading' state, the event challenges conventional approaches to scientific collaboration, and envisions a future where meaningful partnerships require patience, deep engagement, and space for unexpected discoveries. This reimagining of transdisciplinary work suggests a new paradigm: one where pause and reflection become catalysts for innovation, rather than obstacles to overcome.

Loading...aims to engage the audience in interactive sessions and presentations, followed by a wine reception to encourage discussion of the works, and promote connections among art and research communities. A magazine publication about the works will also be launched during the event.

EVENT PROGRAMME

3pm Doors open

3-5pm Exhibition open to the public

5pm Symposium

6.30pm Networking Reception with refreshments

7.30pm Event closes

The exhibition is free and open to the public for dropping in at any time between 3pm and 5pm.

The symposium will include talks by the artist-researcher pairs about their artworks and collaboration and offer a chance for joint discussion which will continue into the networking reception.

THE VENUE

Entrance to this event is via the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub entrance on Market Street, Oxford (opposite Wagamama). Lift access available to all floors. If you have any questions about accessibility or other support requirements for this event, please contact .

*Filming and photography will be taking place during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify a member of the Hub team on arrival.

Host or Publisher Jesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub