Joris de Jong a multidisciplinary artist based in The Netherlands and performing all over the world.
His projects bring together elements of object manipulation, dance, acrobatics, puppetry and technology to reach and inspire audiences from the theatre to the streets. His drive to innovate has led him to experiment with hacking tech, searching for new ways to manipulate both himself and the objects around him using digital tools.
Rotterdam-born Joris de Jong studied Fine Art at Willem de Kooning and Codarts Circus Arts. During these years he rediscovered his love for the physical, the skills and performing. Within his education he gets in touch with a lot of different disciplines and becomes interested in the control of the body and everything surrounding it.
Throughout his artistic career, Joris has been fascinated by the interplay between control and letting go, both in relation to his body and the space and objects around him. This has led him to a deep appreciation for the poetic and transformative potential of objects, bodies, and their meanings. He strives to constantly push boundaries in his work, seeking out new connections between humans, objects, and each other. By engaging in this play, he is able to reshape, edit, and make new connections between his body and the objects he encounters in the world.
Joris’ project ‘What AI See’ explores the integration of the digital landscape into live circus performances by examining how sight bridges the physical and digital realms. While humans, robots, and AI perceive the world differently, this project seeks to explore how AI’s perception methods can enhance human abilities. ‘What AI See’ investigates the manipulation of sight, what we see and how we perceive it.
By recognising that sight can be beautifully deceptive, the project examines how our vision and insight are influenced by digital culture. Bringing these concepts to the stage allows us to express stories and explore different embodiments of perception. The project aims to shed light on both human and AI mechanics, demystifying the processes behind visual perception. By exploring the underlying code of visual experiences, ‘What AI See’ seeks to connect technology and performing arts in a meaningful, poetic way, offering perspectives on the role of technology in storytelling.