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Visiting From: Moscow, Russia
June 1 - July 1, 2019
Recommended by: Olga Korshakova

Evgeniy Afonin was born in 1983 in Moscow. He has worked with video art since 2003, performing as a VJ at clubs and festival venues. Since 2008 Evgeniy has worked in the field of digital arts and new multimedia technologies, interactive design, generative systems, and natural human-computer interaction. His work focuses on designing and constructing immersive interactive environments, as well as kinematic models and specialized object-control software. Previously, he was the co-founder of Moscow-based creative company Russian Visual Artists (RVA). Since departing from his role as co-curator of Curiosity Media Laboratory at RVA in 2012, he has worked on more than a dozen theatrical productions, and has developed his practice as a video/media artist in gallery exhibitions and commercial projects. He is the recipient of the “Golden Mask” award from the Russian National Theatre, which he received in the category of Musical Theater - Best Lighting Design.