Che-Yu Wu

Taiwan

Che-Yu Wu is a Taiwanese generative artist and computer scientist based in New York, specializing in immersive audiovisual experiences. Holding a Master’s degree in Integrated Digital Media from New York University, he has developed an interdisciplinary approach that blends creative coding, physics, mathematics, music, and art. His works make use of particles, shaders, and mathematical formulas to transform organic forms into vibrant digital compositions. His artistic inquiries revolve around the boundary between the natural and the artificial, human perception and generated worlds, with a particular focus on the notion of digital consciousness. Through his research, he seeks to imbue generative art with a soul, questioning the essence of life within virtual environments.

Che-Yu’s work has been exhibited internationally in cities such as Taipei, Milan, Venice, Madrid, and London, and featured on platforms like Art Blocks (Electriz) and FxHash (SoulFish, SoulSea). He is the co-founder of FABDAO and the charitable initiative Project %, the largest socially driven NFT project in Taiwan. He has also collaborated with brands such as White Castle (Sliderverse) and McDonald's, and has contributed to Web3 projects like Sea Hams and CryptoPochi. In parallel with his artistic practice, Che-Yu teaches digital arts to a wide audience through online courses, playing a key role in expanding access to creative coding and professionalizing the field of generative art.


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Soul Sea

The ocean in your heart is a constantly shifting sine wave, with the tide gently lapping at the shore. The soul is like the vast sea, with you as the land that it touches. As you gaze upon the waves, you can feel the coldness of the Arctic Ocean and the permafrost of the Antarctic Sea. The deep darkness of the bottomless sea is palpable, and the sound of the waves crashing against the shore is like the heartbeat of the digital ocean. Stay silent and listen to the soul of the sea as it echoes through the endless shores.

technique

generative art

format

landscape

duration

06:07

year

2022

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