Next to Google NYC Headquarters and many other tech companies and start-ups, you will find, under a scafolding, the entrance of ARTECHOUSE NYC (439 W. 15th Street, NYC), in the heart of the Chelsea Market, in the exciting Meat Packing District.
Just getting into ARTECHOUSE NYC is a misterious, seductive endevour, making you wonder what is waiting for you when you pass the front door. Step into SUBMERGE, an exhibition created by some of the world’s leading digital artists. This show explores how new technologies are changing the way we tell stories.
ARTECHOUSE NYC‘s new exhibition “SUBMERGE : Beyond the Render” is a groundbreaking showcase of immersive digital art powered by decentralized rendering technology. SUBMERGE suggests a complete immersion.
The show transforms the historic boiler room into a vibrant, cinematic world using 18K resolution projections.
It’s a collaboration with the Render Network Foundation, which provides the distributed GPU power that allows over a dozen artists to render their complex 3D creations at unprecedented speed and scale. This technology shatters the traditional production timeline for large-scale digital art, making it possible for creators to realize ambitious visions that were previously out of reach.
“SUBMERGE: Beyond the Render” ARTECHOUSE,’s NYC starts clever and strong. The smart use of graphics combined with tunes, and it’s out of this world space, amplifies the elegance of what the creators of this collective show wants you to live through it and feel.
In between takes, a sense of richness, wonder and perhaps quietly dignity, defies and justifies one being present.
Photo by Cinthia Menutole
The exhibit features works from a diverse group of over 15 digital artists, including Emmy winners Maciej Kuciara and Emily Yang (pplpleasr), as well as other notable creators like FVCKRENDER, Gavin Shapiro, and Woosung Kang.
The art spans a wide range of genres, from serene landscapes and surreal dreamscapes to satirical virtual museums and large-scale concert environments. By uniting these visionary artists and giving them access to next-generation tools, SUBMERGE demonstrates how decentralization is removing creative bottlenecks and empowering artists to share their boundary-pushing work directly with the public, redefining the immersive art experience.
Meet the creators: Top Digital Creators Redefining Immersive Art
The Fall 2025 showcase features 2025 Emmy winner Maciej Kuciara in collaboration with fellow winner Emily Yang (pplpleasr), alongside visual innovators such as Woosung Kang, FVCKRENDER, and Gavin Shapiro, among others—bringing together a diverse mix of acclaimed and emerging voices shaping the future of digital art.
Artist lineup spans a global roster shaping the future of digital art:
Maciej Kuciara, Emmy-winning artistic force behind Ghost in the Shell, collaborating with fellow Emmy-winner and co-creator of White Rabbit, Emily Yang (pplpleasr) is a woman in a field mostly dominated by men.
Woosung Kang, a Creative at Apple, is presenting work that has been featured in major K-Pop concert spectacles.
FVCKRENDER, unveiling a new crystalline immersive world after defining the look of Dior, Supreme, Spotify, and Lil Nas X’s global tour.
David Ariew & Chelsea Evenstar, adapting iconic concert graphics from Coachella 2025 into a fully immersive experience set to an orchestral arrangement by Zedd.
Amrit Pal Singh, recognized as India’s leading NFT artist, is known for his digital toy-inspired aesthetic.
Saad Moosajee, an award-winning director with accolades from SXSW, Forbes, and D&AD, is now expanding into the world of immersive storytelling.
Manuel Sainsily & Will Silviz are debuting a next-gen film that was created through Open-AI’s creator program.
Gavin Shapiro’s work is a portal to joyful worlds, full of dancing penguins and mesmerizing, endless loops.
Josh Pierce crafts tranquil digital landscapes that offer a quiet escape for the modern soul.
Blake Kathryn × Malaavidaa collide to form a vibrant dreamscape of rebellion and empowerment, where femme energy meets digital surrealism.
MHX (Muhammet Altun) is a master of generative art, building breathtaking sculptures and algorithmic worlds on the blockchain.Jess Wiseman, a 24-year-old on the rise, weaves hyper-realistic textures and surreal stories into an immersive tapestry of art.
Photo courtesy by ARTECHOUSE NYC.
Each piece in “SUBMERGE : Beyond the Render” goes beyond the traditional screen, taking you on a journey through surreal dreamscapes and data-driven worlds. Come and see how today’s top creators are redefining what it means to experience a story and get a glimpse of what’s next.
Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife duo Sandro and Tati, ARTECHOUSE is a company that creates and exhibits innovative digital art. It was the first of its kind in the United States to focus on cinematic, immersive digital experiences.
ARTECHOUSE has permanent locations in New York City, Washington, D.C., Miami, and Houston. It also collaborates with artists and institutions around the world. The company is a leader in using art, science, and technology to push the boundaries of creative storytelling and provide a platform for visionary artists.
Leaving SUBMERGE: Beyond the Render ARTECHOUSE NYC, the Meatpacking District seems a bit more glamorous than before. Located at a historic industrial area, it is a trendy hub for fashion, dining, and nightlife. Located on the far West Side, it features cobblestone streets, upscale boutiques, chic restaurants, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. The area also boasts the High Line, an elevated park built on a former railway line, and is a popular destination for its vibrant social scene and unique architecture.
The Render Network governs the Render Network, a decentralized platform that connects people who need massive computing power with those who have idle GPUs. This allows artists to scale complex 3D rendering projects and machine learning developers to train and fine-tune AI models.
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at ARTECHOUSE NYC. Photo by Cinthia Menutole
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