Emma Brass & Venya Krutikov, creators of artwork Face Value at River of Light 2025.
Emma is a PhD student at the University of Liverpool, exploring the intersection of automation, science, and creativity. Her research focuses on building automated systems for chemistry, developing tools and workflows that push the boundaries of laboratory automation.
Alongside her scientific work, she experiments with code-based art and has created a range of smaller-scale robots for painting and other creative technology projects.
Venya is a co-founder of The Kazimier and Invisible Wind Factory. He creates interdisciplinary work from intimate installations to mass audience spectacles. He explores how sense and perception can be manipulated, wrapping creative technology within deeper mystery. The Kazimier produce world-class commissions for international clients including festivals, public institutions and global brands as well as devising in-house productions. With a background in live video and lighting, his practice spans software, hardware show design and production.
Often grounded in the ‘live’, he likes to design versatile and flexible systems that can integrate seamlessly within a wider collaborative framework.
Connect with the artists:
Instagram @emmabrass_
Instagram @kromavision
www.studiotonto.com
