Dorothy Di Stefano | The Intersection of Art, Story, and Technology

This episode features Dorothy Di Stefano, Founder and Director of Molten Immersive Art, an international collective known for creating large-scale, multi-sensory art experiences. Her projects span the globe — including the landmark Noor Riyadh in Saudi Arabia — and she is recognised as a leading figure in shaping how audiences encounter art in new and unexpected ways. Dorothy’s journey into this field grew from a lifelong love of music, beauty, and curiosity about the world. That passion has evolved into a career where she brings together art, technology, and storytelling to design experiences that engage every sense — sight, sound, touch, and space — drawing people into a deeper relationship with creativity. She highlights why it is essential to keep the artist’s perspective at the core of these projects. For Dorothy, it is not just about creating a spectacle, but about honouring the vision behind the work and ensuring that audiences connect with the authenticity of the artist’s message. In our conversation, Dorothy also describes how this new form of art extends far beyond traditional formats. Instead of simply looking at a painting or sculpture, audiences are invited into an environment where the physical and the emotional come together. In her words, it’s art that can stay with you long after you’ve left the space — because it surrounds you, moves you, and becomes part of your memory.