Mirages: Light Experiments (2017)
Awards:
Long Listed for Lumen Prize 2017 Interactive Award
Short Listed for Communication Arts Interactive2017
Exhibitions:
Illumination NYC, New York
Paseo 2021, Taos, New Mexico
Haeundae Culture Center March 2021
Credits:
collaborator: Hayeon Hwang
Long Listed for Lumen Prize 2017 Interactive Award
Short Listed for Communication Arts Interactive2017
Exhibitions:
Illumination NYC, New York
Paseo 2021, Taos, New Mexico
Haeundae Culture Center March 2021
Credits:
collaborator: Hayeon Hwang
“Mirages: Light Experiments” is an interactive light installation that projects interactive magical illusions onto the wall. The project uses stage lighting combined with a custom built computer vision software system to offer a user a playful and imaginative experience. The user is able to manipulate the “mirages” using the kinetic motion of their body.
When the user approaches the installation, a stage spot light finds the person’s location and begins moving towards them. As the ball of light nears the person’s hand, it becomes interactive and can be manipulated via hand movements. The user can change the ball size as well as move or throw the ball. These different actions are happen seamlessly with the user’s different hand motions.
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When the user approaches the installation, a stage spot light finds the person’s location and begins moving towards them. As the ball of light nears the person’s hand, it becomes interactive and can be manipulated via hand movements. The user can change the ball size as well as move or throw the ball. These different actions are happen seamlessly with the user’s different hand motions.
