Abstract Realities: Exhibition Opening
Abstract Realities: Exhibition Opening
Fri, Oct 21, 6:00 PM
Manly Art Gallery & Museum • Manly, NSW
Free
Unseen: Augmented Reality Art Exhibition
by Sarah Tan
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Description
Highlighting the silent influences in our lives, "Unseen" is an interactive art exhibition that uses Augmented Reality (AR) to create a virtual space where our deeper realities are exposed, which is usually unseen and invisible.
"Unseen" is a series that reveals the invisible causes and effects of personal experiences and an opportunity to explore the intersection between technology and art. Each piece takes an ordinary illustrated scene reveals a hidden perspective with AR, giving the audience an intimate and first-hand experience as well as looking at everyday scenarios in a different light. Each piece has a different theme to it and touches on different areas that are usually subconscious driving forces in how people live and act, such as mental health, life obstacles and the difficulties that come with cultural assimilation. The aim of the exhibit is to prompt people to be more empathetic and understanding towards others, who may come from a different place mentally and physically, to make the world a better place.
The audience is able to interact with the exhibition pieces with their mobile devices.
The Artist
Sarah Tan is a Malaysian-born designer who loves experimenting with technology in her practice to enhance a visual communication experience. She developed a fascination for AR during her time at Google's Creative Lab, particularly with the exciting potential of merging technology with visual art. One of her well-known AR projects transformed how people used Sydney's Opal card (Opal AR), which went viral online and appeared on Australian news. Sarah is currently working as a product designer and is continuing to push the possibilities of AR. She is also passionate about increasing Asian female representation in the immersive and tech industry.
Details
Duration: 18th to 24th Feb 2020 (11am to 5pm)
Opening Night: 19th Feb 2020 (6pm to 8pm)
Venue: 107 (107 Redfern st, NSW 2016)
107 Redfern St is a licensed venue, BYO alcohol is not permitted.
RSVP is not mandatory and come hang out/say hi with me on the Opening Night!
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