About

Ian Kang is a multimedia artist, motion graphic designer, based in Chicago. His artistic practice centers on exploring the intersections between digital technology, human perception, and cultural identity. Ian works across various media, including 3D animation, real-time audiovisual performances, and experimental video, employing digital tools to investigate how technology shapes memory, history, and reality.

Ian’s creative approach integrates digital glitches, data manipulation, and AI-generated content to blur the lines between the real and virtual, often reflecting on the ambiguities of digital authenticity. Through his work, he critiques the pervasive influence of technology on contemporary life, addressing themes such as surveillance, anonymity, and the post-truth era. He draws on personal and collective experiences, especially those relating to East Asian geopolitics and diaspora, using these as lenses to reflect on broader societal issues.

By merging new media technologies with historical references, Ian challenges conventional narratives, creating immersive experiences that engage with both the individual and the collective memory. His works often feature dreamlike, distorted visual environments, where digital objects take on symbolic meaning, prompting audiences to question their own relationship with technology and how it mediates their understanding of the world.