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HKBU CHRYSALIS fosters art tech incubation

30 Sep 2024

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HKBU Art Tech Incubation Hub CHRYSALIS, a unique platform that supports the transformation and application of art tech outputs, was inaugurated on 19 September at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC). This centre houses a range of state-of-the-art technology equipment, aiming to inject new impetus into the creative industries. 

 

New platform for the fusion of technology and art

While it provides a space for artists and startups to create and experiment, CHRYSALIS is also equipped with cutting-edge technological facilities essential for the translation of art tech. These include a Full Dome Theatre with a four-metre diameter dome screen and advanced 4K laser projection systems, offering audiences an immersive experience; Mechatronics Studio with industrial-grade 3D printing, scanning and haptic devices capable of high-speed production of quality 3D products. In addition, the centre also features a Sound-recording and Mixing Studio and Harmonix Innovation Lab, promoting the integration of music and artificial intelligence; and a Multipurpose Space and Co-working Space to facilitate collaboration between artists, entrepreneurs, and industry partners, breaking down industry boundaries and catalysing creative products to market.

Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer at HKBU, said: “Through this platform, we hope to enable HKBU faculty and students to transform their creative ideas into product prototypes and showcase them to potential collaborators and investors, thereby stimulating new startups from these outputs.” Currently, the incubation hub is home to seven startups founded by HKBU faculty, covering various fields such as AI music production and hydrotherapy, which require transdisciplinary technology integration during the transformation process.

 

Transdisciplinary integration of art and technology

In addition, HKBU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with renowned British choreographer and director Sir Wayne McGregor and the Hong Kong Ballet to jointly create a new post-cinematic choreographic installation titled On the Other Earth. It will combine dance performance, choreography, digital imaging, multi-modal sensing technology, artificial intelligence and audience interaction to break new ground in dance performance.

HKBU, a well-known cradle of creativity, is moving towards the integration of art and technology through a transdisciplinary approach. Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, stated: “With the inauguration of the landmark infrastructure CHRYSALIS and the University’s well-established strengths in both the arts and sciences disciplines, our strategic collaborations will further entrench HKBU’s strength in transforming and elevating the realms of arts and culture while contributing to the building of Hong Kong into an East-meets-West Centre for International Cultural Exchange.”

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Mr Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government (centre); Ms Wu Cheng, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR (4th from left); Mr Paul Poon, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU (5th from right); Professor Alex Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU (5th from left); and Mr Peter Lau, Member of the Governing Board, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (4th from right) officiate the opening ceremony of CHRYSALIS.
Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer of HKBU (centre), introduce the state-of-the-art facilities of CHRYSALIS to the guests.
Full Dome Theatre features a four-metre diameter dome screen and advanced 4K laser projection systems, offering audiences an immersive experience.
Professor Terence Lau, Interim Chief Innovation Officer of HKBU.
(Front row, from left) Mr Septime Webre, Artistic Director of Hong Kong Ballet; Professor Johnny Poon, Associate Vice President (Interdisciplinary Research) of HKBU; and Sir Wayne McGregor, Artistic Director of Studio Wayne McGregor sign a MOU at the ceremony.