Tech Afterlife - Live Demo + Healthy Paint Lab at SJ Energy Day
Join us for an immersive monthly meet-up featuring artist Miguel Novelo. This event celebrates Novelo’s solo exhibition, INFRAMUNDO, currently on view at the Institute of Contemporary Art San José, and coincides with the city’s 2nd annual Energy Day at City Hall.
In this hands-on drop-in session, Novelo explores the intersections of materiality, design, and data. Participants will learn techniques for transforming discarded screens—including old monitors, tablets, and smartphones—into creative works. By investigating the journey from obsolescence to creative transformation, the session fosters care and curiosity about technological waste and the environmental impact of our everyday devices.
Miguel Novelo is an interdisciplinary artist and researcher whose work utilizes algorithmic cinema, game engine environments, and human-computer interaction design. His research-based practice investigates non-human perspectives and speculative world-building, creating systems that invite audiences to engage with geological change, animal cognition, and the liminal spaces between landscape and data.
During this workshop session, you can also explore alternative paints from small paint producers committed to low emissions, low VOCs, and sustainability. This hands-on workshop will give you a chance to explore the sustainable paint market.
June is San José Energy Awareness Month: The City of San José is proud to recognize June as Energy Awareness Month, a time dedicated to helping our community learn how to save energy, lower utility costs, and support the City’s climate goals. Throughout the month, Public Works and partners will share resources, host outreach events, and highlight programs that help residents and businesses improve energy efficiency and reduce energy waste.
Parking validation will be available to attendees.