‘“Better”’— 彭家园
"Better" is an on-site artificial intelligence art experiment initiated by the artist. In this project, AI is placed into the space as a new perceptual subject, attempting to understand, intervene in, and make the space "better" through the collaborative operation of five intelligent agents. Meanwhile, the project continuously generates images, music, and texts, presenting a state of existence that oscillates between perception, misinterpretation, and repair, questioning the boundaries of technology's intervention in reality.
Born in Heilongjiang,China,in 1999,he surrently lives and works in Beijing.
Known for his immersive virtual art installations that integrate computational technology and interactive elements, Peng Jiayuan (b. 1999, Daqing, Heilongjiang) is a media artist currently living and working in Beijing. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA). Through his practice in virtual and technological art, Peng explores how real-world logic can become the framework for virtual worlds, establishing poetic yet systematic connections between fictional constructs and tangible reality.
Peng’s works have been exhibited at leading art institutions including UCCA, Yinchuan Contemporary Art Museum, Beijing Times Museum, Chongqing Times Museum, Guardian Art Center, Shanghai Ming Contemporary Art Museum (MCAM), K11 Art Centre, Shanghai Modern Art Museum (MAM), and Beijing Phoenix Center for Art. His installations and creations have been featured on CCTV-1, Mango TV, and have been selected for prominent art and media programs such as the Hishort Film Festival, Fei Na Qi Animation Week, Youth Art 100, and various Asian digital art showcases.
Demonstrating his innovative approach at the intersection of art and technology, Peng received the Robb Report 2022 “Art and Technology” Special Award and the 2022 Art Foundation Technology Art Award. He has participated in the 59th Venice Biennale, Xinjiang Biennale, Hong Kong & Macao Visual Arts Biennale, Asia Digital Art Exhibition, Hishort Film Festival, Fei Na Qi Animation Week, Youth Art 100, and Beijing Contemporary Art Expo. Beyond these exhibitions, he has also curated shows in Beijing’s Tianqiao Art Center, Xiamen Redtop Art Center, Virtual Space Art Plaza, and the National Convention Center, expanding his practice into broader cultural contexts.
Peng’s collaborative endeavors include partnerships with renowned brands and organizations. His works have been showcased at the 2023 GQ MOTY Year-End Celebration, NIKE AIRMAX DAY, the 2024 China Open (tennis), and the X GALA. In 2022, he co-created the installation “bed time story” with artist and performer Nana Ou-Yang, presented at the 024 venue in Sanlitun, Beijing. Penguin’s art has also appeared on outdoor screens at locations such as Chengdu Chunxi Road Subway Station, Shanghai Metro City, and Cosmos in Chengdu, further underlining his commitment to integrating artistic expression within public spaces.
