Hypnagogia - A Geo Located Kinetic Art Show

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  Animated Sculpture over the Koi Pond

Inspiration

Hypnagogia is more than an art show; it's a tribute to the profound cultural influence Balboa Park has had on my life. Balboa Park is where I learned to draw, paint, and dance as a child. The sculptures are inspired by hypnagogic dreams where I feel myself turn into spiraling 3D shapes that softly send me to sleep. I used advanced animation techniques in Blender, animating sine waves, which are the basis for how everything in the universe moves. I believe that sine waves are the secret to how the motion in my dreams unfolds.

What it does

The exhibition showcases 12 world-anchored kinetic AR/VR sculptures by Holliday Horton using Google's Geospatial Creator. The artworks are strategically placed in significant locations throughout the park to blend in and enhance the stunning architecture and colorful landscapes. Using your smartphone, you can discover hidden animated sculptures brought to life through cutting-edge AR technology.

How we built it

This is a one-woman show! Over the last few years, I created twelve kinetic sculptures using virtual and augmented reality. I dove into advanced animation using sine wave functions and PI using Blender. Math calms my mind, and I fall into a meditative state when using numbers with animation.

Challenges we ran into

I had to test the placement of the sculptures repeatedly to make sure they were located in the proper place. Sometimes shadows would go missing, or the models would float too high above the scene.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I am proud of this show because I created something completely original as an artist. The artwork is animated and displayed in a way that has never been done before. You can stand inside one of the sculptures or walk around to experience the kinetic works from infinite vantage points.

What we learned

Although I have been using Adobe Aero for a few years, I still learned so much through the process of making the show! What excites me most is I am ready to make another show in another part of the world.

What's next for Hypnagogia - A Geo Located Kinetic Art Show

I am working with Balboa Park to see if this show can be part of their December Nights event on December 1. They are concerned about hundreds of thousands of people using WIFI to access the show, and if it is not feasible, they are happy to promote my show at another time.

Built With

• adobe
• aero
• google
• spatialcreator