Music and painting merge in the Dark Matter mapping show organized in Cambridge

The Institute of Astronomy library in Cambridge serves as the setting for the staging of a videomapping projection where art and technology merge.

Projection and digital art specialist Ross Ashton has collaborated with Russian artist Maria Rud to present Dark Matter, a videomapping animation show that took place live at the Institute of Astronomy library in Cambridge (United Kingdom).

In the event the painting merged, music and projection mapping to create a magical live audiovisual experience. The objective was to capture the painting on the façade of the building through projection, with textures of real materials and hand-painted 3D images that will be reflected on the surface.

“This is a new style of live art. The analog quality and rich textures bring great depth and detail to the work you do on many levels … and it looks absolutely spectacular. In this experience, “The public is encouraged to see the painter in the development of his work.”, explica Ross Ashton.

The projection was accompanied by the use of live music to create an immersive atmosphere of the show.. “By uniting music and painting through the art of projection, the public is immersed in a world full of magic, in a new art form. ”

A projector was used to stage the show. Panasonic DZ 21K WUXGA and the images were managed from a Millunim computer. Panasonic was also the sponsor of this event. For your part, the Anagram company has been in charge of technical production, including lighting and sound system.