About

Jianing Shen is a digital media artist with a background in architecture. Her practice explores how technological systems shape perception, belief and human agency, particularly where computation intersects with ritual, prediction and embodiment.
Working across interactive media, game engines, 3D animation and installation, she builds speculative systems that examine relationships between humans and technology.
Practice / Interests
- Human–AI relations
- Techno-mysticism
- Embodiment & perception
- Prediction & control
- Speculative worldbuilding
Education
- MA Digital Direction, Royal College of Art (2025–2026)
- BA Architecture, Beijing University of Technology (2019–2024)
Selected Experience / Exhibitions
- 2026 — RCA Festival of Communication, Garden House, Royal College of Art, London
- 2023 — Architectural Intern, Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD), Beijing, China · 15 weeks