Xú, Míngxī

Xu, Mingxi is a sound artist/designer based in Shenzhen and London, with a strong belief in the power of sound as a fundamental force for communication. She actively engages in the fields of sound arts and sound design for film, television, and games. Her passion also lies in sound storytelling and narrative sound across various mediums.

Driven by her curiosity, Mingxi's main motivation stems from exploring the use of sound in shaping the real world and envisioning potential futures. She firmly believes that through this approach, the possibilities of sound can be further explored and expanded.

Education:

· MA Information Experience Design, Royal College of Art (United Kingdom)

· BFA Art Science & Technology, Communication University of Zhejiang (China)

Recent Achievements:

· Womb 2139 (Artificial Womb) (Electro-acoustic): Exhibited at the MU Gallery, Netherlands, 2022

· Solid (Electro-acoustic): Featured at the Monteaudio Sound Festival, Uruguay 2022

· Womb 2139 (Artificial Womb): Invited to present at the IRCAM Centre Pompidou 2023 Forum, France 2023

· Genesis (Electro-acoustic): Performance at IKLECTIK 2023

· Genesis (Electro-acoustic): Featured at the FILE Festival, Brazil 2023

· Artificial Womb (Electro-acoustic): Featured at the FILE Festival, Brazil 2023

"Womb 2139" is an idealized project that presents a utopian future. In this future, people be allowed customization of the womb, catering to individuals such as those with uterine disabilities, LGBTQ+ couples, or anyone unable to conceive naturally due to external circumstances, to design their own wombs and explore the meaning of family bonds.

The project aims to provoke reflection on human reproductive rights and family bonds, the ever-changing dynamics of relationships, and the tipping point of women's and partners' rights, contemplating new meanings of family bonds and reproductive equality.

It is an experiential design project utilizing design fiction and a hybrid media approach, including video, physical installations, and sound. A multi-platform narrative invites the audience to reflect on the future of human reproduction and imagine new forms of family connections.

This soundscape is intended to help build the bond between babies born through extracorporeal uterus and their families, for postpartum recovery treatment, and to stimulate and develop the newborn’s hearing. This soundscape is divided into four stages: Oosperm and Embryo, Cell Division, Becoming a Human, and Newborn.

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- "Womb 2139" is a research project rooted in future studies and led by design fiction, aiming to explore the potential impacts of emerging reproductive technologies to encourage critical thinking about plausible and ideal futures.

- The future of reproductive equality promises to make the world a better place, but meeting the real needs of diverse communities may lead to unforeseen consequences.

- Will future reproductive rights for equality impact various rights?

- What is the 'family bond' meaning for you?

Welcome to 2139.

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Mixed Medium

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100*57*45 cm

design-fiction future installation world-building

The installations offers a multi-sensory experience, showcasing a corner of the reception area of Genesis Womb Design Company through a range of media and objects. The audience is invited to step into the year 2139 for an enhanced experience.

Law Document -- Extracorporeal Uterus Arrangements Act (Version 2139)

Page 1, EPT Technical Brochures

Page 2, EPT Technical Brochures

PDF: Diagram of Extracorporeal Uterus

Diagram of Extracorporeal Uterus

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Mixed Mediums

design-fiction installation world-building

This meditation video is made from clients of Genesis Womb Design Company, generously sharing their communication with their future baby during their experience of assisted womb pregnancy. Please immerse yourself and envision witnessing the growth of this beautiful new life.

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