Ulla Nolden, graduate of Goldsmiths’ MA/MFA Computational Arts, has been announced as one of four winners of the 2016 FutureFest Art Prize, run by the UK innovation foundation Nesta.
Following an open call for entries, twelve shortlisted artists were selected from over 270 entries responding to four themes of FutureFest – Love, Play, Work and Thrive. Works were showcased at FutureFest in London on 17-18 September 2016. Four winners were selected and announced at the event, following a live audience vote.
Winning the ‘Play’ category, Ulla Nolden’s Pure Movement 3, environment 1.2 maps the behaviour of swarms through intricate algorithms, inspired by an interest in the balance between simplicity and complexity in insect swarms.
The four winners each receive a £500 cash prize. In addition, their work will be launched and promoted on Sedition to an international audience of art collectors and digital enthusiasts. The judging panel included artist Claudia Hart, FIELD creative studio, Ghislaine Boddington (body>data>space) and Dr Morgaine Gaye (Bellweather: Food Trends).