Dr. Marilène Oliver

Biography

Marilène Oliver works at the intersection of new digital technologies and traditional print sculpture, creating finished objects that bridge virtual and real worlds. She utilizes scanning technologies like MRI, CT, and PET to reclaim the interior body and produce works that allow us to materially contemplate our increasingly digitized selves. Oliver has studied Fine Art at Central Saint Martins and obtained an MPhil from the Royal College of Art, along with an MSc in Imaging from the University of Edinburgh. She has exhibited widely in the UK, Europe, and North America, showcasing her works in prestigious institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Academy in the UK, as well as MassMoCA and the Knoxville Museum of Art in the USA. Her work is included in various collections, such as those of the Wellcome Trust and Victoria and Albert Museum. In 2018, Oliver was selected to present her research at TEDMED and she currently leads LASERAlberta, a series of public art and science talks. Her recent research projects focus on themes like the future intersections of the body and technology, including collaborations in contemporary dance and AI-generated video.

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