IMMERSIVE INSTALLATIONS

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Encounter(s)Encounter(s) in an interactive immersive audio/visual environment focusing on the concept of introspection, tranquility and transformation. When a participant sits in the center of the installation, a figure approaches and asks thought-provoking questions. The immersive visual and sonic environment coupled with the virtual presence of the figure invites the participant to engage in meditation, contemplation, self-actualization, confrontation, or enlightenment.

Participants enter an immersive, abstract sonic and visual world, and are enticed to sit in a centrally located seat. When the participant sits, he/she triggers the emergence of a distant, abstracted human image. This animated, ghost-like, ethereal figure slowly moves toward the participant. The figure represents the self, a friend or loved one, a God, shaman, spiritual figure, or other virtual presence. When the figure arrives in front of the participant, it asks an introspective question. After a moment of contemplation, the figure retreats into the distance and transforms into a tree-like form that metaphorically represents self-actualization and growth. As more trees develop, they become a forest of influences that help define the essence of our existence. 

Lighting

Another piece by Mike Nelson

Looking at how I can use coloured lighting - I have explored this briefly but I would like to revisit this so I can create more of distorted effect in my installation, e.g. projections + lighting.

Mike Nelson Art  Mirror Infill (2006)

This artist has created an installation that has fragmented materials and uses colour in a red lit piece.

 'There also seemed to be an urgency to the project, as if there was a limited period in which outdated darkroom technology could speak of memory and reflection without being quaint. Turning to confront the unseen beast that tracks us, we are left to look and decide whether the recognition of this apparition is reassuring or frightening.’

For Frieze Projects Mike Nelson presented a site-specific, immersive installation that, as in past projects, functioned as a physically and psychologically parallel environment to that in which it was installed. Constructed behind working gallery booths, a labyrinthine series of rooms revealed an industrious underbelly and a documentary fiction — a structural and conceptual counterpoint to the hiss and fizz of the fair. In a deserted darkroom, photographs — both evidence and artwork — detailed the daily transformation of the location from building site to smoothly running art fair. The construction of the room created an atmosphere of being ‘elsewhere’ in an environment where so much attention is paid to euphoric display.

Another installation by Nelson - I can explore how I can create immersive installations by using ordinary items/objects that reflect the theme of the pieces and project imagery onto these.
I REAAAALLY need to consider what the materials I use do to change the impression of my work - the sheet/panels I have been using give the impression of laundry sheets/bed sheets so it does reflect a personal element to my work but it can also make the work look too nostalgic and tacky... Perhaps if I make the items less obvious? The use of projection of imagery over the screens/objects could distort and change the direction of my installation.

I am not sure if the screens work best to portray what I want...perhaps if I work with the structure more. 
Things I want to avoid are making it seem like the backstage of an installation - I want to create an immersive environment that has fragmented pieces in...so I need to practice assembling the work!!! 

Plans

What do I actually want to create?

An installation that is constructed to be an enclosure that will be something the audience can move through and explore. Fragments of different things – materials and imagery. Creating a narrative within the space, almost like a little world of stories/lives that can be interpreted by the viewers. ATMOSPHERE. Create a sense of exploration/wonder but with a sinister concept. Engaging and compelling. Trapping the audience in.

How will I create what I want?

I will decide on a particular narrative to follow – a specific theme yet not too binding, fluid but create a certain atmosphere.  Choose specific imagery to use and layer – ones that follow my chosen theme. I will find materials that relate to the particular themes, give the impression of what atmosphere I want to formulate. Include the process of my installations in the work by constructing pieces that use the OHPS/behind-the-scenes materials as part of the work.

Specifically, what will I need to do?

Look through my written work and imagery to decide on a particular theme/area of my work to portray.

Design different ideas on how I can create the atmosphere I want.

Construct different installation structures to decide on how I want the enclosure to look.

Explore different ways I can include the structure/OHPs to create the atmosphere.

Right now…where shall I begin?

Write down every idea I have.

Sketch/draw/design every installation design I have.

Look through imagery – decipher common themes and pairing pieces.

Look back on previous works – which pieces worked the most effectively?

Construction – consider how I will move the pieces around and “trap” and “open up” the work to the audience.

Once I have a clear(ish) idea in my mind  - look at other artists’ work and gather ideas from their practice.

Newest installation

Untitled (Explore) (2014)

ARTIST RESEARCH: Mike Kelley

Exploration of eclectic art!!!
http://mikekelley.com/

Another Installation piece

This is the final display of the installation I set up previously.

'(Untitled) Passage' (2014)

Setting up another installation

'(Untitled) Passage' (2014)

This is another installation I have been working on - inspired by a piece by Bruce Nauman, featured below 'Corridor installation' (1970)

Now this is the setting up of my newest installation - using some new imagery and a new installation structure.

I wanted to create a suspended structure - using invisible wire and projection screens. Creating an enclosure for the audience to walk through and be confined inside, as well as having the space outside the enclosure for the audience to walk around and see how the structure and the projections are constructed. Looking again at the "behind-the-scenes" of the sense of narrative I am working to create with my piece.