A creative revolution in media arts at UQ
2025 will see the opening of CREATE Lab at UQ - a cutting-edge media arts hub where technology meets creativity on the St Lucia campus. This pioneering facility, helmed by Associate Professor Even Klein, will unite advanced audio-visual tools under one roof for arts experimentation.
Think of it as a high-tech playground for staff and postgraduate students pushing the boundaries of large-scale art experiences. With immersive sound systems and powerhouse graphics workstations, CREATE Lab breaks new ground as one of the first facilities of its scale dedicated to humanities research.
Klein sees Create Lab as more than just a tech space. Her vision? Using immersive technologies to amplify diverse voices and bridge community gaps. She points to her City Symphony project of 2022, which transformed public spaces into smartphone-accessible art experiences. In a funding landscape that often overlooks the arts, CREATE Lab stands out as a game-changer for sparking cross-community dialogue.
Construction kicks off this year, opening doors beyond pure artistry. Researchers will explore uncharted territory - from studying VR motion sickness to examining how generative AI reshapes live performance. The facility will shine new light on how media and technology interact with the arts and human experience. CREATE Lab is set to become a crucible for collaboration, uniting academia and community in creative innovation.