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Energies

Khatantuul Zorig & Kyle Dell'Aquila

Through January 30

Now on View in the

Digital Gallery

Overview

Khat and Kyle are partners in life, business, and creativity. They explore the intersection of nature, humanity, and machines. Their work embodies the cross-section of internal and external energies with the shared mission of empowering those often overlooked.

Khat’s energies focus on internal empowerment, nurturing resilience, and healing within individuals, particularly the underprivileged. Growing up in the Mongolian countryside with a love for math and the arts, Khat pursued her education in math and business at UVA and MIT. She built AI and analytics technologies at Accenture and Buddy as well as investing in AI startups at Innospark Ventures. After realizing that AI will automate repetitive tasks and especially after meeting Kyle, Khat was inspired to explore her creative skills through film and fashion. Her explorations are shaped by her childhood in Mongolia during its time as a soviet satellite state, the loss of her father to alcohol after she immigrated to the US as an exchange student at 16, her life as an immigrant transitioning from blue collar worker to the tech and finance world in the US, her own personal struggles and transformations along the way, the differences of culture and values
across Mongolia and US in variety of settings, and the future she wants to build that combines
the best of both worlds.

On the other hand, Kyle's energies are channeled into external empowerment, manifesting through technological innovation and artistic expression. By creating tools and ideas, he aims to inspire the next generation to push boundaries and envision a brighter future where technology and creativity work hand in hand to solve the world's challenges. A native of Santa Clara, California, Kyle is Taiwanese-Italian-Nicaraguan and grew up in the Bay Area with a deep love for the arts. His passion for blending technology and creativity led him to study industrial design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where his energies for integrating art and engineering bloomed. As he builds an electric heavy machinery robotics startup in Boston, Kyle continues to draw inspiration from the legacy of Nikola Tesla, inspiring the future with products
that merge electricity, apparel, and media.

Artist Statement

Our commitment is challenging the status quo and envisioning a future where creativity, technology, and courage intersect to shape our better world. This commitment was inspired and encouraged by our mentor, Bill Warner, a visionary who transformed the film industry. His influence motivated us to follow our energies and create ZORIG, which means "Courage" in Mongolian. It is not just a sci-fi movie and futureware brand; it embodies the spirit of bravery and the conviction to speak and act from the heart.


Through ZORIG, we explore the power of science fiction as a medium to dream and visualize the future we want to live in - one that’s nature-loving, techno-optimistic, and humanity empowering. Movies profoundly impact shaping mindsets and influencing the collective imagination, yet the current state of the film industry disheartens us. Real stories are often overlooked, lacking diversity, and commercial interests frequently stifle creativity. Our mission is to disrupt this narrative by telling stories our way, inspiring change, and empowering the underrepresented.


Our work extends beyond the screen into the tangible world of fashion. We have seen the devastating effects of the fashion industry on the environment, and we refuse to contribute to its harmful practices. Instead, we embrace a made-to-order approach, ensuring that every piece we create is a statement of power, style, and a commitment to sustainability with responsible consumption.


Both through our futuristic Mongolian themes and our earth-loving designs, we hope to make people feel like powerful techno-warriors when they’re wearing our garments. As we continue to develop our sci-fi movie, we release snippets and showcase products that reflect the themes and values of our story. Each piece we create is a fusion of art, technology, and storytelling, designed to inspire others to imagine and build the future we all deserve.

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