Floating

An immersive installation with floating boats

"Floating" is an immersive installation that transports participants into a whimsical digital realm where they can row through ethereal waters and watch as the world around them bursts into color. The experience unfolds in monochrome at the outset, but through active engagement, users infuse the space with color, setting off a mesmerizing cascade of interactive orbs that drift by in a slow, graceful dance. With each burst of these luminous orbs, participants blend hues together, unlocking a boundless spectrum of shades and tones and possibilities.

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Central to the interaction is the creation of an evolving ecosystem, where colors give rise to fantastical mixed reality creatures that glide and twirl amidst the participant's surroundings. The objective is not just to observe, but to actively partake in the emergence of digital creatures, fostering a sense of playful exploration and discovery.

At its core, "Floating" seeks to evoke a sense of childlike wonder and awe in its participants, tapping into the transformative power of imagination and innovation.

A girld in a boat, rowing through magical, floor projected graphics that are influenced by fluid dynamics.

An intercative art installation where you row through enchanting visuals.

An immersive experience where you sit in a real boat and row through a digital world projetion mapped to the floor.

A row boat in a dark room with a projection of colorful fluid dynamics on the floor.

Drawing inspiration from the nostalgic memories of gentle ripples on a tranquil lake and the groundbreaking moments in technological advancement, the installation invites individuals to relish in the magic of creation and the exhilaration of witnessing a world transformed before their eyes. It serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that moments of revelation and ingenuity can have, illuminating new pathways of thought and perception.

The projectiosn where powered by a custom application written in cinder, an opensorce C++ library.

Setting up the installations: 3 projectors that map the floor. With a rowboat in the middle. High mirrors on the walls.

The boat and floor were all painted white to create a blank canvas for the projection mapping.

Team

Zander Brimijoin - Creative Director
Daniel Scheibel - Technology Director
Shuvashis Das - Developer
Rich Eakin - Developer
Noah Feehan - Physical Computing
Danli Hu - Physical Computing Intern
James Ramirez - Design & Animation
Lisa Walters - Executive Producer

Two individuals are completely enveloped in a multi-sensory exploration of water's essence, standing amidst a captivating expanse of large LED walls. These walls come alive with an ever-changing tapestry of generative steam particles, creating an immersive environment that blurs the boundaries between the physical and the digital.

Experience Water

Ecolab

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