Disintoxication

Disintoxication is an immersive, multi-phase experience exploring the psychological and social impacts of excessive media consumption while empowering participants to reclaim their attention and creative agency. The B2 residency will serve as the creative hub, bringing together international artist Jupiterfab, myself (Annie Margaret), and a team of CU students to craft an evocative installation blending visual art, sound, and guided reflection.
 

The project unfolds in three interconnected parts:

• A Live Mural in ATLAS (in collaboration with Local StreetWise Arts Festival) – A participatory mural painted inside the ATLAS building, increasing community engagement with campus and B2. Passersby will be invited into conversations about digital overwhelm and cultural disconnection. With consent, these conversations will be recorded and later integrated into the immersive experience.
• Disintoxication – An Immersive Installation at B2 – A multi-sensory environment that simulates the chaos of media saturation through overwhelming visuals and sound designed by CU student artists. This overstimulation gives way to stillness, where audience members are guided to break free from digital saturation and reconnect with deeper awareness. Jupiterfab will paint live as immersive nature sounds and visuals surround him, with soft lighting and cozy seating inviting reflection and connection. In collaboration with grant-funded researchers at RMIT in Australia studying the impacts of social media bans on youth, interviews with youth will play throughout this space, serving as a powerful call to action.
• Reillusionment – A Meditation Experience at Fiske Planetarium – A contemplative journey under vast projections of nature, reinforcing the project's themes and fostering cross-campus artistic collaboration. (A stretch goal, as creating visuals for Fiske may prove challenging.)

About Annie Margaret

Annie Margaret is teaching associate professor at the ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in the intersection of technology, society, and human well-being. With over seven years of experience, she teaches courses such as Empathy & Technology and Neurohacking, focusing on the psychological and social impacts of digital media. She co-founded the nonprofit Post-Internet Project and developed PRISM, a research-based intervention helping young adults reclaim their attention and creative agency from social media addiction.  

Annie also leads heart-centered meditations and nervous system regulation practices, guiding individuals to reconnect with their innate resilience and purpose. Her interdisciplinary collaborations engage researchers, artists, and institutions worldwide, fostering conversations about digital culture and well-being. Grounded in empathy and neuroscience, her work empowers individuals and communities to reclaim their collective imagination, ensuring that emerging technologies serve the creation of the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.

About Fabrizio “Jupiterfab” Bianchini

Fabrizio “Jupiterfab” Bianchini is an internationally recognized muralist and multimedia artist known for his socially engaged public art. Based in Guadalajara, Mexico, he has led community-driven projects across four continents, using large-scale murals and installations to foster critical conversations about technology’s impact on society. His work merges art and research, collaborating with scientists in anthropology, psychology, and sociology to translate complex academic studies into visually compelling, emotionally resonant narratives.
Jupiterfab’s Is This Modern Society? series, exhibited globally, examines themes of digital saturation, media overwhelm, and social disconnection. His murals have been featured in India, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Argentina, and Colombia, and he has worked with institutions such as The Italian Government, Vanderbilt University, and Università degli Studi di Milano. He also runs an international artist residency in Guadalajara, fostering ongoing collaborations between artists, researchers, and institutions worldwide.

About Lisa Given

Dr. Lisa Given is a Professor and Director of the Social Change Enabling Impact Platform at RMIT University, Australia, where she leads interdisciplinary research on human-information interaction, digital literacy, and social impact. She is also the Director of the Centre for Human-AI Information Environments (CHAI), focusing on the intersection of human behavior and artificial intelligence.
Her research spans information science, psychology, and education, exploring how people engage with technology in everyday life. As a leading expert in digital literacy and media consumption, Lisa examines the societal effects of emerging technologies, including the psychological and social impacts of social media. She is currently leading research on Australia’s youth social media ban, documenting its effects on young people’s well-being.