Hope Hutman (she/they) is an Oakland, CA-based artist whose work examines the impact of technology on culture and the evolving nature of human experience. Influenced by Relational Aesthetics, participatory art practices, and the Post-Internet movement, Hutman employs a diverse range of media—transmedia, streaming, games, VR/AR/XR, and code—to craft immersive installations, performances, and digital experiences. Their work explores how technology impacts our understanding of selfhood and connection in an increasingly digitized world. Hutman’s practice invites audiences to actively engage with these concepts, blurring the lines between the physical and virtual realms.
Currently, Hutman is an Artist In Residence at the Barnard Movement Lab, Columbia University, NY, where they are developing a live, in-theater production presented in mixed reality.
Hutman holds an MFA in Digital Art and New Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz and screenings have been presented at various venues and platforms including the Williamstown Theater Festival, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Gray Area (SF), and on Twitch.tv. A passionate educator and mentor, Hutman is dedicated to fostering the next generation of artists and creators. They also serve on the board of the Immersive Art Alliance.
