American artist Shu Lea Cheang (b. 1954) is regarded as a pioneering figure in
internet based art, Cheang's multimedia approach is at the interface between film, video, internet-based
installation, software interaction and durational performance. Employing multidisciplinary techniques,
Cheang's works explore issues that are in a state of constant flux, including racial relations, the
ecological impact of humans, the ethics of biotechnology, and sexual politics. Cheang seeks to challenge
the positions taken by the popular media, institutions and the government.
Shu Lea Cheang lives and works in Paris, France.
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