SCRY is a sound art duo led by artist Berto Herrera and producer Manao, merging fine art, electronic music, and critical theory to interrogate the digital landscapes shaping contem-

porary life. Rooted in Herrera’s exploration of identity, surveillance, and power systems, and Manao’s deep connection to electronic sonic experiences that challenge algorithmic control, digital commodification, and the era-

sure of authentic human experience.music’s global underground, SCRY crafts immersive.

Drawing from techno-feudalism, club culture, and speculative sound design, the duo cre-

ates works that disrupt, reclaim, and reimagine human agency in an era of hyperconnectiv-

ity. Berto Herrera, a Black-Hispanic artist and former Adidas art director, brings a multidis-

ciplinary approach, informed by his work dismantling cultural biases and exposing hidden power structures. His fine art background from Parsons, alongside his internationally rec-

ognized series What Is Home?, informs SCRY’s conceptual depth, fusing visual, sonic, and digital mediums to critique systems of control.

Berto Herrera, a Black Hispanic artist and former US military member now based in Germany. brings a powerful and multifaceted perspective to his work which has focused since 2006 on dismantling cultural biases and exploring the intersections of identity, power, and technology Trained in fine art at Parsons and a key figure in the Los Angeles art scene, Herrera spent a decade with Adidas as an art director, blending his love for culture and design Recently, he has returned to fine art with his internationally acclaimed series What Is Home? examining themes of techno feudalism, power systems, and surveillance Herrera's work challenges viewers to confront the hidden forces shaping contemporary society, serving as both a reflection and a call to action.

Manao, born in Maracaibo, emerged in the city's electronic scene, connecting through a blend of UK Bass, Detroit/Modern Electro, Latin Club, and Jungle. Now based in Berlin, he focuses on music production and DJ research, merging his heritage with global influences. Signed to Dance Trax and featured on labels like International Chrome and Turbo Recordings, Manao's work is supported by Dis like Jensen Interceptor and VTSS He is also was key member of the Berlin based collective DRY, contributing to curatorial decisions, event production, and art direction, while fostering an inclusive space for artistic expression, particularly for women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and queer communities, with events at venues like OXI and Tresor's Globus.

Shamma Buhazza is a multidisciplinary designer based in Abu Dhabi. She holds a BFA in Communication Design from Parsons The New School for Design in New York, where she began cultivating her distinctive approach to design. Her work explores the interplay of language, culture, and visual design, engaging with narratives that connect heritage, digital culture, and their intersections. Shamma has worked with global clients such as Apple and Adidas, alongside numerous other brands across a range of industries. Her reflective and exploratory approach bridges traditional and contemporary ideas, challenging conventional design norms to craft meaningful connections.

Drawing from techno-feudalism, club culture, and speculative sound design, the duo cre-

ates works that disrupt, reclaim, and reimagine human agency in an era of hyperconnectiv-

ity. Berto Herrera, a Black-Hispanic artist and former Adidas art director, brings a multidis-

ciplinary approach, informed by his work dismantling cultural biases and exposing hidden power structures. His fine art background from Parsons, alongside his internationally rec-

ognized series What Is Home?, informs SCRY’s conceptual depth, fusing visual, sonic, and digital mediums to critique systems of control.

Manao, born in Maracaibo and now based in Berlin, bridges the energy of Latin club music

with the precision of UK bass, Detroit electro, and jungle. A key figure in the Berlin electronic

scene, he has released on Dance Trax, International Chrome, and Turbo Recordings, gaining

support from DJs like Jensen Interceptor and VTSS. Beyond production, Manao was a core

member of DRY, a Berlin-based collective known for curating inclusive events at OXI and

Tresor’s Globus, championing BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and queer communities. His curatorial and sonic instincts bring a dynamic edge to SCRY’s sound, shaping compositions that oscillate between tension and release, the digital and the tactile.