Noor Nuyten (1986, The Netherlands) creates conceptual works that appeal strongly to the viewer's imagination. Nuyten is artistically akin to the movement of conceptual artists from the late 1960s, however, at the same time her work is undeniably contemporary. In her new body of work, Noor Nuyten unpacks the materiality of the digital world by fusing crafts with tech-iconic materials.
Nuyten’s series Digital Dust, archives the traces that one leaves behind while swiping on a screen as a physical leftover of the infinite online movement. The off-white reliefs are taking the viewer behind the capacitive touchscreen, recreating the patterns of the electrodes. While swiping on a smartphone, a cascade of actions occurs: the touch leaves a pattern of electrodes behind it. Nuyten has looked into how best to capture this movement and found a way to materialize it After thorough research together with circular company Van Plestik, Nuyten developed a way to 3D print her concept. Some of the works, also utilize experimental non-planar techniques, enabling printing in waves—distinct from traditional 3D printing methods. This technique adds a moiré and slight trompe-l’œil effect, captivating the viewer’s eye with the illusion of depth and movement. Nuyten is inspired by visionary thinkers like Donna Haraway, and envisions a future shaped by reimagining materials and their uses. Through extensive research, she has developed a method for 3D printing her concepts using discarded electronics, such as old computer monitors. These once-functional devices, symbolic of technological evolution, are shredded, melted, and repurposed into new forms, embodying the artist's commitment to sustainability and innovation.