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I am Bastien Gauthier-Soumis, a multidisciplinary researcher and artist with roots in applied physics, computer science, technological arts and digital media. My work blends computational physics, modelling, and research-creation, and I design software and hardware for artistic installations. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating complex scientific ideas into accessible language, and I enjoy bridging French and English to engage diverse audiences. Currently I lead technical development for the Critical Gardening Collective, crafting rugged, outdoor digital systems (wind power, weather sensors, LoRa mesh) for moss-centered installations. My practice spans from ideation to on-site troubleshooting, fabrication, and long-term maintenance, with residencies and collaborations in Montreal, Helsinki, and remote research contexts. I am fluent in French and English and eager to push the boundaries of art-tech collaborations.…I am Bastien Gauthier-Soumis, a multidisciplinary researcher and artist with roots in applied physics, computer science, technological arts and digital media. My work blends computational physics, modelling, and research-creation, and I design software and hardware for artistic installations. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating complex scientific ideas into accessible language, and I enjoy bridging French and English to engage diverse audiences. Currently I lead technical development for the Critical Gardening Collective, crafting rugged, outdoor digital systems (wind power, weather sensors, LoRa mesh) for moss-centered installations. My practice spans from ideation to on-site troubleshooting, fabrication, and long-term maintenance, with residencies and collaborations in Montreal, Helsinki, and remote research contexts. I am fluent in French and English and eager to push the boundaries of art-tech collaborations.

Bastien Gauthier-Soumis

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I am Bastien Gauthier-Soumis, a multidisciplinary researcher and artist with roots in applied physics, computer science, technological arts and digital media. My work blends computational physics, modelling, and research-creation, and I design software and hardware for artistic installations. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating complex scientific ideas into accessible language, and I enjoy bridging French and English to engage diverse audiences. Currently I lead technical development for the Critical Gardening Collective, crafting rugged, outdoor digital systems (wind power, weather sensors, LoRa mesh) for moss-centered installations. My practice spans from ideation to on-site troubleshooting, fabrication, and long-term maintenance, with residencies and collaborations in Montreal, Helsinki, and remote research contexts. I am fluent in French and English and eager to push the boundaries of art-tech collaborations.…I am Bastien Gauthier-Soumis, a multidisciplinary researcher and artist with roots in applied physics, computer science, technological arts and digital media. My work blends computational physics, modelling, and research-creation, and I design software and hardware for artistic installations. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating complex scientific ideas into accessible language, and I enjoy bridging French and English to engage diverse audiences. Currently I lead technical development for the Critical Gardening Collective, crafting rugged, outdoor digital systems (wind power, weather sensors, LoRa mesh) for moss-centered installations. My practice spans from ideation to on-site troubleshooting, fabrication, and long-term maintenance, with residencies and collaborations in Montreal, Helsinki, and remote research contexts. I am fluent in French and English and eager to push the boundaries of art-tech collaborations.

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I am Bastien Gauthier-Soumis, a multidisciplinary researcher and artist with roots in applied physics, computer science, technological arts and digital media. My work blends computational physics, modelling, and research-creation, and I design software and hardware for artistic installations. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating complex scientific ideas into accessible language, and I enjoy bridging French and English to engage diverse audiences.

Currently I lead technical development for the Critical Gardening Collective, crafting rugged, outdoor digital systems (wind power, weather sensors, LoRa mesh) for moss-centered installations. My practice spans from ideation to on-site troubleshooting, fabrication, and long-term maintenance, with residencies and collaborations in Montreal, Helsinki, and remote research contexts. I am fluent in French and English and eager to push the boundaries of art-tech collaborations.

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Expert

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Intermediate

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Intermediate

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French

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Technical designer at Neïtah Janzing — Schaubude Berlin

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Assistance for the technical design and manufacturing of electromechanical elements included in artworks that were part of the Thing(s) exhibit by Neïtah Janzing at Schaubude Berlin. Included design and fabrication of motorized mechanism for sculpture movement and programming of a generative digital control system accessible via a web interface.

Technical director / Install operator at Monstra Te Esse Matrem (François-Joseph Lapointe)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Installation and adaptation of the multidisciplinary work Monstra Te Esse Matrem for a new exhibition context, including preparation, adaptation, set up, storage, and transportation.

Technical designer at Studio Parbleux

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Assistance for the design and manufacturing of technological art elements integrated into a contemporary dance performance by Fjord Gagnebin during their residency at Studio Parbleux, Montréal. Involved conception and preparation of mechanical scenographic elements, digital control setup, and on-site coordination during performances.

Technical direction / Interactive elements lead at Monstra Te Esse Matrem

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Technical direction for interactive elements of the Monstra Te Esse Matrem installation, including designing technological devices and coordinating on-site setup.

Technical director at Ordinaire de Nature (Laval outdoor exhibition)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Technical direction of the travelling Ordinaire de Nature exhibition installed in four Laval parks, including rugged electromechanical devices and networked interactive art installations.

Technical director at Critical Gardening Collective

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Being in charge of technical aspects of all projects developed by the Critical Gardening Collective, a research-creation group joining artists and researchers from Université de Montréal's Communication Department. Responsibilities included designing technological systems integrated to digital art installations adapted to harsh climates (wind power, weather sensors tuned to bryophytes environment, and a LoRa mesh network), fabrication and integration of hardware and software within autonomous digital devices, on-site installation support during residencies (Helsinki-Kilpisjärvi 2023 and Cape Horn Puerto Williams 2025), and long-term maintenance of technical devices.

Research intern at Polytechnique Montréal – Magnetism Laboratory

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Study of spin waves in magnonic crystals using experimental measurements and computing models.

Research intern at LP 2 L research group, Polytechnique Montréal

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Development of a computational model to investigate the extinction spectrum of nanosponges.