Bridging Science and Art: Jenna deBoisblanc's Journey in Creative Technology
It's a pleasure to have you on 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, helmed by your host, Rob Lee. Be ready for an insightful conversation with Jenna deBoisblanc, a New Orleans native, creative coder, and teacher, who bridges the gap between art and engineering through her work. Trained as a physicist and skilled as a programmer, she embarked on an MFA in digital art after running a high school makerspace, teaching electronics, coding, and 3D modeling. Committed to broadening the audience for computer science and engineering, Jenna blends her passion for creative technology into her teaching. As a net artist and new media artist, she fuses her background in physics and digital art to create internet-based works that explore the nexus of art and technology.
In the course of this episode, we explore:
- How Jenna's concern for climate change and the vulnerability of coastal cities like New Orleans drove her to study physics and embark on a career in renewable energy.
- How Jenna harmoniously merges her passion for mathematics, science, and creative expression, giving birth to unique art pieces that embrace technology and new media.
- Jenna's role as a net artist and her exploration of technology's influence on modern life through her internet-based artworks that engage with viewers online.
- Jenna's current project, the Public Access Memories Gallery, discuss her mission to create a thriving community of net artists and digital art enthusiasts while fostering an inclusive platform for showcasing their work.
Jenna shares her journey from studying physics to pursuing a career in art and technology. She discusses her process of creating work that lives on the internet and the conceptual ideas that drive her art. Jenna also talks about her dream project and her current focus on creating a platform for other artists to showcase their work online.
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This program is supported (in part) by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.
Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart
Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.
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