Hello Human - New Media Art Workshop with Elaine Hoey

What to Expect

Led by artist Elaine Hoey, whose work Parasocial Alchemy features in the concurrent “The Future is Open” exhibition, this workshop guides participants in building their own Chrome browser extension that interrupts prolonged AI chatbot use. Using a basic introduction to HTML, 3D scanning and reflective narrative writing, each participant records a short message to their future self - a reminder that they have a body, a voice and a life outside the screen. The resulting app plays back at moments of AI overuse, becoming a functioning artwork built by the participant. No previous artistic or programming experience is required. Tickets are EUR 10 to EUR 15.

Good to Know

• Saturday 25 July 2026 at 10:00am, Solstice Arts Centre, Navan.

• Participants must bring their own PC laptop or computer (not Mac) with Google Chrome browser, and their mobile phone.

• Audience: those interested in new media art practices; teens 16 and over.

• Tickets: EUR 10 to EUR 15; book via the Solstice ticketing link.

Getting There

Solstice Arts Centre is on Railway Street in Navan town centre, a short walk from the town’s bus stops. Navan is served by Bus Eireann from Dublin and surrounding towns.