Shilpa Gupta

"In her new work Shilpa Gupta uses computer vision technology to integrate viewers into a narrative projected onto the gallery wall. Audience participation is central to all of Gupta's art, which encompasses installation, net art, video, performance and intervention in the public realm. Here, Gupta creates a vision of the globalised world characterised by shifting cultural contours, fluidity and change, but also frustration, confusion and loss. The full effect of the piece is achieved when the visitor steps into the projected 'picture book' and becomes a part of the story."



Source: 'Follow it' Liverpool Biennial guide leaflet.

Born 1976, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

"It’s possible these days to buy almost anything over the internet – but how about your own personalised religious blessing? That’s what web artist Shilpa Gupta made possible in her work blessed-bandwidth.net, characteristically using wit and irony to raise important questions about consumerism, spirituality and modern life. Gupta uses cutting-edge internet technology to explore fundamental human issues that affect all of us: the environment, globalisation, war, religion, human rights. Although she deals with serious issues, though, Gupta has a light touch; her work is always user-friendly and often humorous. For International 06, Gupta will look at the new possibilities opened up by media technology to two historical port cities: Liverpool and Mumbai."

Source: Liverpool Biennial website