Astryd began creating artistic applications with quantum computing in 2020 while working at IBM Korea. They received the Community Award for Quantum Orchestra, an interactive Jupyter Notebook that generates quartet music from custom-designed quantum circuits. During their MSc in Creative Computing at the UAL Creative Computing Institute, they explored the intersection of physical and quantum computing, bringing post-humanist ideas to life through the project Wie?: A Question from the Quantum Realm.

Most recently, they showcased their work Reality is Not What it Seems at London Tech Week—the UK’s largest tech event. The project uses a custom quantum 2D image encoding algorithm (QPIXL) to distort live video recordings, challenging perceptions of digital reality.

Astryd is currently based in London, working as a Quantum Application Engineer at MOTH Quantum. Before relocating, they contributed to neuroscience and materials science industries in South Korea, developing flexible nanoscale neural probes and biosensors for major universities and hospitals.

Their academic background includes a BA in Creative Writing, a BEng in Service Design Engineering, and a BASc in Art & Technology—all completed in Seoul. Their creative practice spans moving image, kinetic sculpture, science fiction, graphic novels, and cinema music.