Monika Hauck aka monautomaton is a Canadian/Polish new media artist, musician and VJ based in Helsinki. Her work often includes digital manipulation of images to create surreal virtual landscapes related to memory and unreality. She creates immersive environs for live performances, festivals and installations. She is currently focused on developing techniques for optimizing immersive and interactive environments for installation and video based work. She is also the co-founder of an audio-visual project, Static Channel, where she creates atmospheric soundscapes on synth and responsive live visuals. Hauck has exhibited work in Canada, Mexico and Finland. She was also the 2022 Chairperson of DADA (Digital Art and Design Association) and 2023 Vice-Chair of TOKYO (Aalto ARTS Student Association). She is currently completing her MA in New Media Design and Production at Aalto University in Espoo, Finland.