Location
International House of Japan, Roppongi, Tokyo
Duration
18:00 – 20:30
About
An intimate presentation and reactive dialogue elaborating on concepts introduced on the 12th.

EEPMON was invited by Noh master, Naohiko Umewaka to deliver an exclusive presentation at the International House of Japan in Roppongi. The session provided a tailored platform to elaborate further on ideas previously introduced on October 12th, to engage in a focused, high-level discussion within an intimate setting.

About the International House of Japan
Established in 1952 in Roppongi, Tokyo, the International House of Japan (I-House) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting international cultural exchange and intellectual cooperation. Founded with the support of prominent leaders including John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Shigeharu Matsumoto, it serves as a global landmark for fostering dialogue, policy research, and collaborative engagement among scholars, artists, and global thinkers.

EEPMON Sparks Innovation at the Nippon Institute of Technology (NIT)

Digital artist and strategist EEPMON recently delivered a guest lecture to students and faculty at the Nippon Institute of Technology (NIT) in Japan. The presentation focused on the “Human Qualities” of engineering—specifically how imagination, empathy, and creative problem-solving bridge the gap between technical data and fine art.

Following an inspiring tour of NIT’s advanced 3D-fabrication labs and its historic Museum of Industrial Technology, a new vision was set in motion. EEPMON is currently developing a proposal for a multi-semester Artist Fellowship at the university.

The goal of the residency is to collaborate cross-functionally with NIT students across mechanical engineering, data IT, and digital design. Together, they will extract the DNA of the museum’s historic manufacturing machinery to design and fabricate a monumental, hyper-compositional physical 3D metal sculpture. This initiative aims to collaborate across departments, providing students with an applied learning sandbox that merges industrial heritage with cutting-edge digital fabrication and artistry.

EEPMON was a guest speaker on May 12 for the Canadian Heritage Creative Industries and Trade Branch all-staff meeting. Presenting to approximately 90 staff members, the session focused on sharing his professional journey to success and discussing the evolving impacts and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence within the creative sector.

This engagement highlighted the intersection of digital artistry and national cultural policy, providing federal stakeholders with insights into how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping the global creative landscape.