Reality to Virtual Reality
Artists have a symbiotic relationship with the materials with which they work. The technological advancements of the 20th century, combined with the creative nature of artists, have resulted in a diversity of art forms that are unparalleled in human history. Giuseppe Albi believes that the most significant developments of the century are the invention of acrylic paint and digital technology.
His exhibit, to be presented in the Incubator Gallery, is based on two considerations. Firstly, how is the subject matter of the artwork affected by technological developments? Secondly, how do the new art forms embody the continuity (evolution) of imagery. This multi-media exhibit will feature three acrylic paintings based on organic forms, two Digital Abstractions (videos) and a Virtual Reality (VR) experience.
These works exemplify the transfer of visual content from one medium to another. The abstract colour elements of the paintings are extracted, manipulated and partnered with an assortment of objects and materials that come alive in the videos. The video is manipulated and transformed into an immersive artform, which can only be viewed in a VR headset. A Meta Quest 3 headset was used in this exhibit.
The paintings and videos offer a traditional viewing experience. They are both familiar art forms and viewable by several people at one time. The VR experience is a new visual art form which is presented in a totally immersive environment. It offers a unique experience only viewable by one person at a time.
This digital abstraction is an original video, made for viewing on TV or any display device.
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