Niklas Roy
Niklas Roy is a Berlin-based artist and inventor whose work explores the intersection of art, science, and technology
BIO
Embracing a hands-on, DIY approach to engineering, construction, and coding, he has created a wide range of physical installations and interactive machines. His creations have been exhibited internationally and have earned numerous awards.
Through art installations, designed objects/spaces, and interactive media, Niklas's projects play with and address the complex forces that shape contemporary culture. Some recurring themes of his practice include absurdity, genre fiction, conspiracy theories, world-making, storytelling, simulation, and the parafictional.
Roy's work often emphasizes interactivity and public engagement, aiming to break down barriers between artwork and viewer. He has developed interactive installations for science centers like Phaeno in Wolfsburg and Technorama in Winterthur, and has created permanent public artworks, including "Polyskop" (2021) for a public school in Berlin Neukölln.
Committed to accessibility and open-source principles, Roy shares his projects, plans, schematics, and source codes on his website, encouraging others to replicate, remix, and build upon his creations. He also maintains a photo diary offering behind-the-scenes insights into his creative process.
In addition to his artistic endeavors, Roy conducts creative technology workshops for all ages, often collaborating with his partner, Kati Hyyppä. Before transitioning to the art world, he worked in the film industry as a 3D animator, visual effects supervisor, and second unit director.
Roy's work has been featured in numerous institutions and events, including Ars Electronica (Austria), Experimenta (Australia), and the European Media Art Festival (Germany). He has also led workshops and lectures at various universities and festivals worldwide.
