The omnipresence of machine vision in our daily lives is subtly reshaping how we perceive the world. Cameras, sensors, and algorithms now weave a complex digital web, translating our reality into a series of virtual constructs. Street Scanner, a new interactive installation hosted by the jewelry brand Januka in central Tokyo, invites passersby to engage with and explore the captivating and, at times, unsettling aesthetics generated by machine vision. Utilizing readily available hardware and software, the artwork challenges visitors to critically reflect on the pervasive influence of digital perception in shaping our understanding of the world.

Created by Hala Amer, Saga Elkabbash, Levi Hammet, Giovanni Innella, and Martin Basalan Juras, Street Scanner is part of the prestigious Tokyo Designart Festival. Positioned prominently on Januka’s storefront, it allows the public to interact with the machine-driven visuals, engaging them directly in a conversation about the pervasive nature of machine vision. This immersive experience brings the invisible gaze of technology into public view, encouraging a deeper examination of its impact on daily life.
    As part of the installation, a set of electronic jewelry designed by VCUarts Qatar alumna Hind Al Saad will be showcased. The pieces reinterpret the modular structures of printed circuit boards into contemporary Islamic patterns, exploring the intersection of computation, Islamic art, and intricate jewelry design.

Exhibitions & Publications:

Street Scanner. Design Art Tokyo. Januka. Tokyo, Japan. (Solo Exhibition). 18 - 27 October 2024.