Projection Mapping / Public Art Installation • New York • 4 weeks
Pre-production
1 week
Production
2 weeks
Post-production
1 week
Published
Launch at end of week 4
This project invites a small team of visual artists to create a series of anamorphic projection installations along the High Line, specifically at the 10th Avenue Square and the Chelsea Market Passage. The concept is to use the unique architectural features of the elevated park—its railings, glass walls, and overlooks—as canvases for optical illusions that appear three-dimensional from specific vantage points. The installations will be created using digital projection mapping, combined with augmented reality (AR) layers that viewers can access via smartphones, creating a dual-layered experience. The theme 'Elevated Visions' explores the intersection of urban nature, queer history, and future ecologies, drawing from the High Line's origins as a freight rail line and its current status as a cultural icon. The creative vision is to blend analog and digital techniques: hand-painted transparencies, physical cutouts, and digital animations projected in sync. The team will work with local historians and botanists to incorporate stories of the plant life and the diverse communities that have shaped the area. What makes this unique is the integration of AR, allowing the audience to see hidden layers—like historical photos, ghost trains, or imaginary flora—superimposed on the physical projections. This approach not only engages a wide audience but also pushes the boundaries of public art in a post-pandemic world where interactive, outdoor experiences are highly valued. The project will culminate in a two-week exhibition, with nightly projections and a closing performance that includes live visuals and soundscapes. The documentation will serve as a portfolio piece for all involved, showcasing technical skill, conceptual depth, and community engagement.
This project invites a small team of visual artists to create a series of anamorphic projection installations along the High Line, specifically at the 10th Avenue Square and the Chelsea Market Passage. The concept is to use the unique architectural features of the elevated park—its railings, glass walls, and overlooks—as canvases for optical illusions that appear three-dimensional from specific vantage points. The installations will be created using digital projection mapping, combined with augmented reality (AR) layers that viewers can access via smartphones, creating a dual-layered experience. The theme 'Elevated Visions' explores the intersection of urban nature, queer history, and future ecologies, drawing from the High Line's origins as a freight rail line and its current status as a cultural icon. The creative vision is to blend analog and digital techniques: hand-painted transparencies, physical cutouts, and digital animations projected in sync. The team will work with local historians and botanists to incorporate stories of the plant life and the diverse communities that have shaped the area. What makes this unique is the integration of AR, allowing the audience to see hidden layers—like historical photos, ghost trains, or imaginary flora—superimposed on the physical projections. This approach not only engages a wide audience but also pushes the boundaries of public art in a post-pandemic world where interactive, outdoor experiences are highly valued. The project will culminate in a two-week exhibition, with nightly projections and a closing performance that includes live visuals and soundscapes. The documentation will serve as a portfolio piece for all involved, showcasing technical skill, conceptual depth, and community engagement.
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