My favorite story is what im working on now, which is called khoya. Shilo s practice focuses on the intersection of magical realism, art for social change and technology. Whats your favorite story that youve told and the materials you used. Aug 31, 2012 23yearold visual storyteller, shilo shiv suleman s interactive narrative for children, khoya, uses new technology like the ipad, to bring alive a magical experience for children. More than just a storybook with books that transform the child into fictional characters, and reading sessions where the pages swish when you turn them on an ipad, thanks to technology, storytelling will not be the same again. Linking earth, magic and technology to bring together a breathtaking book with rich illustrations, beautiful animations, fun interactions and an engrossing reading experience. Storytelling with data to rally support for your position. Shilo shiv sulemans keynote speaker bio the shilo shiv suleman keynotes explore the realm of technology to foster creativity within young, im menu search content tools advisory keynotes events new book.
Young artist shilo shiv suleman says no, as she demos khoya, her new. Khoya is an interactive series for children on the ipad developed by 23yearold indian artist, animator and visual artist shilo shiv suleman. Shilo shiv suleman is an indian animator, illustrator and visual artist based in the city of bangalore. By 16 i was working with childrens literature, by 18 i had published around 10 books for children, and i was really fascinated with wonder. Together, art and technology weave a story beyond any kid or adults wildest imaginations. See more ideas about educational technology, mobile learning and app. Young artist shilo shiv suleman says no, as she demos khoya, her new storybook for ipad, which floats us through a magical world in 7 minutes of pure creativity. Jun 04, 2012 khoya is an interactive series for children on the ipad developed by 23yearold indian artist, animator and visual artist shilo shiv suleman. Download it now and explore the lost world of khoya. Shilo shiv sulemans keynote speaker bio the shilo shiv suleman keynotes explore the realm of technology to foster creativity within young, im menu search content tools advisory keynotes events new. She illustrated her first book for children at the age of 16 and has illustrated eight others since with some of the most well known publishing houses in india. The brainchild of illustrator shilo shiv suleman, it is ravishing, and watching the story unfolding on the ipad when shilo and i sat down for a drink later that evening, made me realise for the first time how children will read in the future. Heeba din arts, asia, education, entertainment, features, technology, wellbeing, women and girls childrens books, fearless collective, feminism, india, khaya, shilo shiv suleman, wall painting. The story is written by avijit michael who is shilos partner in developing this book.
A visual artist and designer who has transcended into art for social good and techbased installations, from illustrations for childrens books, shilo shiv suleman is an experimental feminist and an independent voice, representing not only herself, but other innovators and women around the globe. When shilo shiv suleman presented khoya, an ipad app for children, at ted global 2011, she said she wanted to use the technology of the ipad to enable magic. Shilo shiv suleman 9 mar, 2018 brava interviews, issue 03 shilo shiv suleman is a half hindu, half muslim indian visual artist, whose work is a blend of magical realism, art for social change and technology. Has our technology our cell phones and ipods and cameras stopped us from dreaming. Stepping into shilo shiv sulemans apartment is like stepping into one of her drawings.
Having illustrated her first childrens book at the age of 16, shilo has published over 10 books with top publishing houses of india till date. Shilo shiv suleman artist shilo shiv suleman is an illustrator, storyteller and ipad book creator. One such gorgeous example and following my family fascination with alice in wonderland is alice for the ipad and you can see others on this article. As a parent, my two boys were brought up on stories and would love to choose a book to be read to them. Khoya is an interactive series for children on the ipad that uses new media to bring. Having illustrated her first childrens book at the age of 16, shilo has published over 10 books with top publishing houses in india. Original concept,art, animation and design by shilo shiv suleman. In the next book, we plan on having an interaction where you take your ipad out with. Shilo shiv suleman is an indian illustrator, animator and visual artist based in the city of bangalore. Yours in magical storybook creation angie rapisarda. Shilo shiv suleman is an artist who says she became a technophobe at the point when she realized that enjoying nature had been oversimplified due to the technology around her. She illustrated her first book for children at the age of 16 and has illustrated eight others since with some of the most well known. More profile about the speaker shilo shiv suleman speaker. Jul 27, 2012 we came across shilo shiv because one of our friends was shooting a documentary on her story and life.
Art and technology art and social change and all things that shimmer. For her diploma project she designed a storybook app for the ipad called khoya, with avijit michael. Alberta altered books animation art a school library transformed series authors authorship awards book book art book artists book covers book displays bookmarks bookmobile books book store concept in libraries. She is an indian illustrator, animator and visual artist. Meet the woman extraordinaire shilo shiv suleman sayfty. Was introduced to ted by one of my exboss and since then have been watching and learning. Khoyaan interactive book for children khoya the trailer from shilo shiv suleman on vimeo. Women should reclaim their public spaces, says artist shilo shiv suleman. Suleman was recently the focus of ciscos newest series of digital shorts titled my networked life. In khoya, the crown jewel in her portfolio, shilo combined childhood magic and digital technology to create an interactive narrative for children for the ipad.
I wish i had such a book when i was 21, she concludes. Calling herself a magician and a flower, shilo goes on enfield escapades across the country exploring, painting walls, creating magic with technology and illustrating all along in her leather bound journal. Presented to steve wozniak who said love the way the app is fun. When shuleman first experienced the ipad, she saw it as a storytelling device that could connect readers all around the world. Shilo shiv suleman is an indian illustrator, animator and visual artist based in the. To combat this, she decided to create an engaging ipad application that incorporated all five senses to inspire an imaginative and educational sensory experience. She illustrated her first book for children at the age of 16 and has illustrated. Shilos practice focuses on the intersection of magical realism, art for social change and technology. Attended a tedx gateway talk, one day would want to be featured on it too. Her stories of fantasy and wonder create interactions and experiences that encourage her readers to actively seek out natural environments. Goodbye textbooks, hello ipad a technology shift is under way. And not only would i get to meet her, but her mother too would be there, the legendary nilofer suleman at.
Was there a particular turning point in your artistic life, when you decided to turn your talents toward the area of social justice. Young artist shilo shiv suleman says no, as she demos khoya, her new storybook for ipad, which floats us through a magical world in 7. Shilo shiv suleman is an indian contemporary artist. This art installation by artist shilo shiv suleman glows when.
Aug 07, 2012 illustrator and creative digital pioneer shilo shiv suleman believes that technology, even as it impacts every aspect of life, can be used to strengthen lifes beautiful moments. Khoya the trailer from shilo shiv suleman on vimeo. For the creators of this interactive story telling app, shilo suleman and avijit micheal, khoya is not a video game. Her first illustrated childrens book was published when she was 16, and has since illustrated several more. Beloved, bengalurubased artist shilo shiv sulemans 26 latest body of work, is a labour of love. By anusha narayanan a visual artist and designer who has transcended into art for social good and techbased installations, from illustrations for childrens books, shilo shiv suleman is an experimental feminist and an independent voice, representing not only herself, but other innovators and women around the globe. Khoyas vivid animations and artwork by shilo shiv suleman are a breath of fresh air to the static environment of todays ebooks. Posts about shilo shiv suleman written by nickihambleton. Her works are mainly based on illustration and installation art consisting of intersection of magical realism, technology and art for social change. Shilo shiv suleman is a visual artist with a focus on the intersection of magical realism, art for social change and technology. Illustrated and animated by shilo shiv suleman vimeo.
Shilo shiv suleman is an illustrator, storyteller and ipad book creator. In conversation with khoya creator shilo shiv suleman. This is not just a book app it is a gateway to another world. The pcs promise to transform how learning happens in the classroom is being realized by apples ipad. Even before its released it was showcased at ted global 2011, the wired conference in the uk, the ink conference, and dld 2012 in munich. Shilo shiv suleman born 1989 is an indian contemporary artist.
Feb 22, 2012 young artist shilo shiv suleman says no, as she demos khoya, her new storybook for ipad, which floats us through a magical world in 7 minutes of pure creativity. When shilo shiv suleman presented khoya, an ipad app for children, at ted global 2011, she said she wanted to use the technology of the. In most recent years, shes been engaging with biofeedback technology, and the interaction between the body and art. Khoya an interactive fantasy adventure for the ipad. She illustrated her first book for children at the age of 16 and has illustrated eight others since.
Her work encompasses illustration and installation art. Having seen it grow, i know that if you think khoya is amazing, this is one of the. With the next book of khoya though, were experimenting with episodic smaller books more comic book style rather than a big chunk of a book at once. Shilo has created large scale installations for the burning man festival and apps that featured on ted which react to your brainwaves. Her primary area of interest is visual storytelling through multiple mediums. Share it send it click it save it fund it develop it and rotate it.
It was released in december 2011 at the ink conference. The pcs promise to transform how learning happens in. I knew if there was something i was looking forward to more than even the soul santhe it was meeting her. In fact saying her home is an extension of her art would be a fair statement because my eyes are first drawn to a framed artwork flanked by raja ravi verma lithographs that continues into the wall. Content may be king, but the crown doesnt go to the script in this book. She is the founderdirector of the fearless collective that engages with. But no, i havent actually seen the marvel and dc ipad versions. Shilo s latest project centers on mobile technology as she creates interactive narratives for children on the ipad. Khoya is the first interactive book in an eightpart series that mixes a traditional indian aesthetic with. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. And what better magic than a story you can be a part of. Further information khoya is an interactive series for children on the ipad that uses new media to bring alive the magic in a fantasy story. Khoya is a combination of lavishly illustrated pages by shilo shiv suleman.
The book has practical nuggets on how the women got from point a to point b. I recently watched the ted video, using tech to enable dreaming by illustrator, storyteller, and ipad book creator shilo shiv suleman. When i knew i was going to bangalore for the soul santhe, shilo shiv suleman was the 1st person i informed. At only 23, shes given a ted talk with over 800, 000 views, illustrated a dozen childrens books her first at the age of 16, and released her own interactive fantasy ipad app called khoya.
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