Knowing the unknown

Exploring an unknown world is a mission shared by visual artists and scientists. It has become more common in recent years for artists to work with scientists or take advantage of new technologies to renew their work and push the boundaries of art. Zheng Da, a media artist based in Wuhan, Hubei province, has carved out a niche in the field for his installations, which use relatively unsophisticated technologies while engaging viewers to ponder the current human condition. Zheng's ongoing solo exhibition at Beijing's Today Art Museum, Unknown Unknowns, presents several major works created since 2016 to inspire people to think about the relationship between humans and technology. The exhibition, which runs until April 5, reflects Zheng's research of artificial intelligence, AI consciousness and the coexistence of humans and machines, which may emerge as a new "species" in the future. It also reveals Zheng's love of computer games-a prominent subject in his creations. He believes they're not only entertainment but also a medium that has changed the way people perceive the boundary between the virtual and real worlds.

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