Alena May
aka tstvvv | testvvave | aityz | AitMediaLab
Multidisciplinary Artist | Designer | Director

📍 based between Leipzig/Germany & Laconia/Greece, born in Minsk/Belarus
My work includes music videos, motion graphics design & animation, live visuals, as well as interactive installations.
Music has always been my primary source of inspiration, serving as the driving force in my artistic journey. As a kid, I was captivated by my father's DIY audioreactive light organ. Once, I received an unexpected electroshock while trying to grab its colorful lights. My early fascination with the fusion of sound and light eventually led me to express music through colored paint on wallpapers and ultimately pursue design studies.
After graduation, I began crafting my first music videos, creating VJ content, and VJing at underground raves. This path led me to employment at a film studio and involvement in productions of animated movies, followed by collaborations with diverse film directors and musicians. Eventually, I ventured into directing and producing videos entirely on my own, as well as experimenting on my personal audiovisual projects.
I believe I possess synesthesia, as I perceive music as dynamic visual patterns and colors. My visual aesthetic preferences range from a minimalist black and white style to vivid neon looks.
Rooted in exploration and experimentation, my true passion involves merging art, design, and technology. My approach characterizes thriving on the utilization of a variety of software tools and artistic techniques.