Viola (Leqi) He

Viola He
Clinical Assistant Professor of Interactive Media Arts (IMA), NYU Shanghai
Email
lh1783@nyu.edu

Viola He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Interactive Media Arts (IMA) at NYU Shanghai. Their work explores algorithmic approaches to audio-visual media, as well as designing, researching, and developing alternative structures, systems and interfaces. They are an artist, musician, culture worker, and an organizing member of artist collective Livecode.NYC. They have exhibited and performed at SXSW, Gray Area, Wave Farm, HASTAC Conference, Anomaly Shanghai and more. Previously, He was an Adjunct faculty teaching at School of Visual Arts, teaching MFA Interactive Design.

Education

  • MPS, Interactive Telecommunications Program
    New York University
  • BA, Communication
    University of Southern California

Research Interests

  • Critical hardware & software
  • Embodied systems for live performances