Winter Exhibition: Encoding Empathy
Jan. 30-March 20, 2025
- Silicon Valley Reads Kickoff Event: Thursday, Jan. 30 – museum will be open from 6-7 p.m. and after the program. (See more details.)
- Reception with the artists: Saturday, March 15 – featuring refreshments and live music from noon-2 p.m.
- Read more in the Mercury News
Museum Hours
- Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Open Saturday, March 1 (during De Anza Flea Market): 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- First Thursday (spoken word and open mic): Feb. 6 and March 6, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Open to tour groups by appointment: 408.864.5464
Encoding Empathy explores advancing technology and the human touch. The artists use technology in innovative ways and reflect on a variety of human issues. The artwork includes digitally generated images blended into traditional paintings, 3D printed sculptures, cobotically produced ceramics, pixel-mirrored prints – and more.
Artists include Salma Arastu, David Biedrzycki, Steve Dellicarpini, Nick Dong, Pantea Karimi, Virginia San Fratello, Robynn Smith, Siana Smith, Shannon Wright, Bing Zhang, and Na Omi Judy Shintani with Colin Wright.
Presented in alignment with Silicon Valley Reads and its 2025 theme: “Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World.”
Image credit: Shannon Wright, above right. Click each image to view in larger size.
David Biedrzycki: Artificial Intelligence 4
Siana Smith: Devirtualization
Virginia San Fratello: Pitcher and Cup 1
Robynn Smith: Cowgirl and My Heart
Bing Zhang: Subway 2
Siana Smith: Family Time
Steve Dellicarpini: Book of Donald 1
Sponsors
- Community Education Division, De Anza College
- De Anza Student Government (DASG)
- Friends of the Euphrat Museum
Check this website to learn about additional events, or call 408.864.5464
Visit Previous Highlights and Recent Online Shows to view works from earlier exhibitions.