Bio
Life is movement. Balance is not a fixed point. Confusion is an unknown path. Experiments lead to clarity. Chaos creates patterns.
Researching design techniques and motion dynamics led Jens Meisner from studying Animation in 1999 to the professional use of motion capture from 2006. In the following years he worked on projects with filmmakers, game developers, dancers and other performers. From 2012 he managed a motion capture studio for 2 years in the Performance Center at Falmouth University. In 2014 he started a postgraduate study of MA in Computational Arts at Goldsmith University in London. There he came into contact with programming languages for the first time, which opened the door to a new world of possibilities for him as an Artist.
The fascination of dynamics, fractal geometry of nature and psychological conditions in humans is reflected in his 3D printed sculptures, interactive installations and paintings. The posthuman age, in which human no longer sees oneself as the center of all events, but see all beings equally as important, is the background of my interests in thought and my resulting works.
His work is created in the dynamic interplay between digital and analog. He uses motion capture, generative code, machine learning algorithms, sensors and microprocessors as tools for creating sculptures, graphics and installations. Dynamic lines and shapes, digitally generated or created analog, are realized layer by layer with the help of a 3D printer. Programmed mini programs produce prints on canvas, which he give an additional texture by applying oil or acrylic paint. Interactive installations try to bring the audience an open conversation with their suroundings and themselves.
Beside his work as an Artist, he wants to share skills and knowledge he gained. That is why he created RoboWrap which offers teaching tools and content to people and institutions. It can be freely modified through its open-source nature. The workshops and course on the Linux Distribution are momentarily available in English and in German.