Claire Choi is an artist-researcher at Cornell University focused on the optical properties of materials. Her practice spans computational research on quantum dot self-assembly, space art and art theory where she presents a theoretical framework of 'coupling' between scales. Notable works include 'Greetings from CO2, from Outer Orbit', transmitted from SCA-2. Her collaborators include the HELIo Lab, Backslash, Cornell Council of the Arts, and Xu Bing Studio.

"What distinguishes Claire Choi’s work is its strong scientific rigor. This is also why the proposal stood out within the Xu Bing Space Art Residency Program. The project was developed in collaboration with an academic research laboratory and informed by consultations with multiple scientific experts. It incorporates specialized materials and methods from fields such as climate data analysis, auroral physics, and space physics. The Xu Bing Space Art Residency Program often receives submissions from artists who work across disciplines and engage with technology. In contrast, proposals from scientists approaching art from a research perspective are rare. For this reason, Claire Choi’s work reflects a distinct way of understanding and practicing art shaped by scientific inquiry. It brings a more diverse perspective to the field of art and technology."

-Xu Bing, Vice President, Central Academy of Fine Arts