Artist of the Week #2: Mauro Cosenza

08/02/2025

Everything is in motion. Nothing is ever truly still. This idea guides my work and reminds me to stay open, playful, and responsive

ARTIST BIO

Mauro Cosenza is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in live arts,
circus, dance, and physical theatre, fused with interactive technology
and multimedia art. Inspired by the relationship between humans and
nature, his work ranges from the development of real-time generative
systems to the creation of immersive experiences using visual effects,
music, and interactive sensors.

Instagram: @mauro_cosenza
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Describing my artistic practice is describing myself. What I do is a small extension of how I feel and live life. These works emerge from this personal movement: a constant dance between technology, play, and emotion. Inspired by my background in circus and performance, I create systems that respond to presence, touch, and improvisation. My source of inspiration is everything that moves—because nothing is truly still. These pieces aren’t finished objects, but living invitations. They only take shape when others interact with them, making each encounter unique, fragile, and part of a shared, ever-changing present

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What Is one belief, insight, or idea that guides your creative process?

I believe everything is in motion. Nothing is ever truly still. This idea guides my work and reminds me to stay open, playful, and responsive—creating pieces that change with each encounter.

Can you tell us how you discovered Mixed art and what drew you into it?

It was by chance. I discovered it through social media, and it was just out of curiosity and pleasure, like everything I do in my life. Without that, nothing would make sense.

What do you think defines your style or creative approach, and how did you arrive at that identity?

My creative approach mixes performance, technology, and interactivity. It’s defined by openness, experimentation, and personal memory. I arrived at this identity by combining my background in circus arts with new digital tools and a need to keep moving.

How does a project usually begin for you? Do you have a creative ritual or structure you follow?

My projects begin with intuition, not structure. Sometimes it’s an image, a sound, or a question. I experiment freely and let the idea guide me. There’s no fixed ritual—just presence, listening, and play.

What tools or technologies do you use most, and how do they influence your visual language?

I work with TouchDesigner, sensors, and real-time data. These tools make my visual language fluid, dynamic, and responsive to the environment and adaptable to my mood. They allow me to build systems that change with movement, sound, and interaction.

Do you feel there Is a strong generative art scene? What would you like to see evolve in it

There’s a strong and growing scene, but I’d like to see more diversity—more voices, contexts, and emotional depth. Generative art should go beyond technique and open new paths of expression and connection.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start creating generative art but doesn’t know where to begin?

Start by playing. Don’t try to control everything—let the system surprise you. Follow your curiosity, not trends. Generative art is not just about code, it’s about listening, intuition, and finding your own rhythm inside the machine.