CUZ, AI Media Art Platform, Selected for 2024 Investment-Linked Growth Program
CUZ's immersive media art exhibition "Dear Earth" won the main prize in the Communication category at the prestigious 2024 iF Design Award. This achievement, marking the third consecutive year CUZ has won at the iF Design Award.
CUZ, a media art group developing an AI-based media art platform in South Korea, announced its selection for the 2024 Investment-Linked Growth Program (General Type). This initiative, organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), aims to accelerate innovation in the AI content media art sector and expand CUZ's presence in the global market. The program recognizes startups with technological prowess and innovative potential, affirming CUZ's technical capabilities and vision.
CUZ's AI media art platform leverages generative AI technology to create revolutionary content that blurs the line between art and technology. The platform's automatically generated art pieces boast a unique originality, offering users a new creative experience. It features the ability to create personalized art, providing a customized artistic journey that has garnered significant interest from artists and creators.
Through this program, CUZ plans to enhance its R&D investments and global marketing capabilities. The company aims to establish a leading position in the AI content media art field, expanding partnerships with global enterprises to boost international competitiveness. CUZ will develop content tailored to various cultural and market characteristics through global market analysis and localization strategies, solidifying its foothold in the global market.
The selection marks a crucial step for CUZ in exploring new possibilities in media art through the fusion of AI and art. The company's future endeavors as a growing global enterprise are highly anticipated. CUZ is committed to continuous growth in the global market through innovative technology and creative ideas.
In February, CUZ's immersive media art exhibition "Dear Earth" won the main prize in the Communication category at the prestigious 2024 iF Design Award. This achievement, marking the third consecutive year CUZ has won at the iF Design Award, highlights the company's exceptional design capabilities and elevates its status in the design industry.
"Dear Earth," conceptualized and produced by CUZ, offers a futuristic, interactive media art exhibition featuring breathtaking visual experiences and storytelling. The exhibition, composed of four sections, explores themes of coexistence and human roles, presenting large media art pieces, participatory works using mobile devices, and AI-based artworks that transform visitors into futuristic time travelers. Visitors engage with the exhibits, gaining new insights into the past beauty and current issues of our planet.
CUZ CEO Jin-sil stated, "This work offers a special experience that encapsulates profound contemplation and beauty concerning our lives and the Earth's future. We are delighted that this unique media art exhibition, blending art and technology, has been recognized by such a prestigious award." She added, "We are honored to contribute to expanding the influence of the immersive media industry."
CUZ is a creative media art group composed of artists and developers. Specializing in immersive media content, CG/VFX animation, and media art exhibitions, CUZ delivers unique stories and experiences. The company operates its own lab for continuous idea validation and content development, incorporating new technologies such as AR, VR, and computer vision. CUZ's goal is to provide the public with accessible and inspiring artistic experiences through media art at the intersection of art and technology.
