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Will received an MFA from Yale University in sculpture and BFA in philosophy from Vassar College. Will uses sensors, mixed reality, and robotics in his artwork to elicit active participation from audiences. In 2021, Will was awarded the Henry Luce Foundation Fellowship to conduct creative research in over ten countries in Asia. Since 2017, Will has taught at the The Phillips Collection, The National Gallery of Art, Corcoran School of Art, George Mason University, Alfred University in USA and China Academy of Art in Hangzhou. Will has exhibited artwork at 6 Month Space, Yale Greene Gallery, Essex Flowers, B3 Biennial of the Moving Image, Motel, Tiger Strikes Asteroid, Marinaro, Fosdick Nelson Gallery, among many others. Will recently co-curated a show on interactive artwork called “Playthings” at Alfred University’s professional gallery with Anthony Nguyễn. Will’s hobbies include playing folk instruments, experimental and electronic music, running, bike riding, free skating, and learning new languages.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture, Yale University
Award Date: 25 May 2017
Research areas
- Human computer interaction
- Interactive Design
- Creative Technology Integration
- Digital Desgin
- Immersive and Extended Reality Learning Environments and Games (AR/VR/Metaverse): Designing immersive, AI-empowered virtual learning environments and serious games to enhance cognition, collaboration, and intercultural education.
- Immersive media
- Augmented Reality
- Motion Graphics
Keywords
- NB Sculpture
- NX Arts in general
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
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Dynamic Art & Design Studio: AI, Design, Advanced Manufacturing Innovation, and Creative Exhibition Practice
Lu, X. (PI), Zhu, Y. (Team member), Chen, Z. (Team member), Wheeler, W. (Team member), Huang, W. (Team member), Guo, M. (Team member), Xu, Z. (Team member) & Shen, Z. (Team member)
12/01/26 → 31/08/29
Project: Internal Research Project
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An IoMT Architecture and Reciprocity Protocol for More-Than-Human Interaction
Chen, Z., Lau, K., Wheeler, W. & Lo, C. H., 2026, Cross-Cultural Design - 18th International Conference, CCD 2026, Held as Part of the 28th HCI International Conference, HCII 2026, Proceedings. Rau, P.-L. P. (ed.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 215-229 15 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 16712 LNCS).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
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Liquid Echoes Exhibition
Wu, Y. (Producer), Chen, Z. (Producer), Lau, K. (Producer) & Wheeler, W. (Producer), Aug 2026Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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Liquid Echo Interactive Installation
Chen, Z. (Producer) & Wheeler, 威廉 (Designer), 30 Aug 2026Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
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City Class series: Online Lecture 4: Visit an art exhibition? Or take part in one yourself?”
Chen, Z. (Designer), Wheeler, 威廉 (Designer) & Vasquez, J. C. (Composer), 7 Jun 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Recorded/rendered creative work: Website/ Web-based Exhibition
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"The Interwoven Indexicality" at the 30th International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA 2025) in Seoul, Korea
Vasquez, J. C., Chen, Z. & Wheeler, 威廉, 23 May 2025Research output: Practice-based research output › Exhibition/ Event/ Festival › Curated works: Physical Exhibition/ Event/ Festival
Activities
- 2 Invited talk