biography
Oh, Myungseok (b.1995, Seoul, Korea) is a sound artist and artistic researcher whose work explores how sound can function as a prism—fracturing and refracting our perception of time, space, and reality. His practice examines the paradox between virtual systems and physical experience, seeking to reveal deeper essences beyond what is immediately perceptible.
He holds a Master of Arts and Science in Art & Technology from Sogang University, where his thesis focused on deep learning and vocalization evaluation, and a BFA in Media Arts from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. His career spans artistic research, sound design, and AI, bridging experimental performance with cutting-edge technology.
Oh’s work has been presented internationally and supported by organizations such as the Arts Council Korea (ARKO), Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture (SFAC), and KOCCA. He has participated in residencies at the Stochastic Labs of the Minerva Foundation in Berkeley (2023), La MaMa Umbria at the 61st Spoleto Festival in Italy (2018), and Experimental Film Virginia in the U.S. (2015).
His projects have been recognized with awards including the KEA Award for Excellence in Research (2022), the ARKO Artist-Producer-Engineer Camp Winner (2022), and a Special Mention at the European Young Theatre for Controller and Driver (2018).
Currently, Oh works as an independent artistic researcher, sound artist, and sound performer, continuing to develop experimental approaches to temporality, perception, and sonic environments. Alongside his artistic practice, he is also an AI Product Manager at KRAFTON, bridging experimental sound research with technological innovation. In 2026 he was selected for unfoldX 2026, the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture's convergence art programme, and presents The Reciting Machine at Culture Station Seoul 284 (26 November – 9 December 2026).
education
- Master of Arts and Science, Art & Technology, Sogang University (2023) — Thesis: Deep Neural Networks and Datasets for Vocalization Evaluation
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Media Arts, Seoul Institute of the Arts (2020)
- Associate of Fine Arts, Film & Media, Seoul Institute of the Arts (2019)
- Programs: Collaborative Process for Sound Design (2019), MCST & KOCCA Music Sector Training (2019)
- Certificates: NVIDIA DLI — AI on Jetson Nano (2022), NVIDIA DLI — Fundamentals of Deep Learning (2022), Harvard CS50 (NAVER Connect) (2022), Wwise 101 (2022), Coursera Deep Learning (2023), Google Foundations of Project Management (2024)
current position
- Independent Artistic Researcher & Sound Artist
- AI Product Manager @KRAFTON
selected experience
- Founder & CEO @Deep Voice (2022–2024)
- Project Manager @GAUDIO LAB (2022)
- Researcher @MALer(Music & Arts Learning) Lab, Sogang University (2021–2024)
- Sound Designer @La MaMa International Umbria (2018)
- Sound Designer @Arts Enter Cape Charles (2015)
residencies
- Stochastic Labs of Minerva Foundation, USA — AI/ML Residency “The Future of Music + Sound” (2023)
- La MaMa International Umbria, Italy — 61st Spoleto Festival “dei Due Mondi” (2018)
- Arts Enter Cape Charles, USA — Experimental Film Virginia (2015)
support programs
- SFAC, unfoldX 2026 — Convergence Art Support Project, space-based (2026)
- ARKO, Youth Artist Leap Support Project — Dance Sector (2025)
- ARKO, Youth Artist Leap Support Project — Dance Sector (2024)
- KOFICE, NextGen Cultural Connect (CREAM @University of Westminster) — program feature (2023)
- ARKO, Jason Bruges Studio & IRCAM Paris — Travel for Research Abroad (2023)
- MSS, Preliminary start-up package — Specific Industry (2022)
- ARKO, Support for Metaverse Arts Project (2022)
- SFAC, RE:SEARCH for Music sector (2022)
- SFAC & Mullae Art Factory, Follow-up Support for Music, Sound Arts Project — Sounds On (2022)
- SFAC & Mullae Art Factory, Support for Music & Sound Arts Research Project — Sounds On (2021)
- SFAC, Urban Culture LAB [Out:School / Genre Outside] (2021)
- KOCCA, Multimedia Performers Project Combining AR Technology and Media Art Performance (2019)
selected research
- The Elements: A Study on the Nonlinear Composition Using “Latency” — HCI Academic Society Creative Award (2022)
- SEMA DOT ARCADE: Expansion of the art gallery experience through community play using the video conferencing platform Gather Town — HCI Academic Society Creative Award (2022)
- Art & Science Integrated Human Resources — Multi-user real-time participatory XR Exhibition Platform, KOCCA (2021)
awards & press
- ARKO Artist, Producer, Engineer Camp Winner (2022)
- KEA Award for Excellence in Research (2022)
- European Young Theatre Special Mention — “Controller and Driver” (2018) — press