PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an
innovative pairing of artistry and technology, Augmented Island
Studios teamed up with artists Eric
Skotnes and Ryan Sarfati to
develop "The Journey" for client Short North Arts District in
Columbus, Ohio. Adorning the
Graduate Columbus Hotel, the three permanent murals are the largest
in the city and by far the most unique. The murals depict
mythological figures which signify the prosperity of Columbus, as well as local Somali woman
Hodan Mohammed, founder of the
community organization Our Helpers, which represents the diversity
present in Columbus.
What makes the murals truly come alive is Augmented Island
Studios's augmented reality app, developed in coordination with the
artists to launch viewers into a larger-than-life interactive
experience. Scenes of birds fluttering high above the city skyline,
flowers blooming from the cracks in the sidewalk, and Atlas
straining under the weight of the world are displayed through the
user's phone screen. "Augmented reality can add another level of
nuance for viewers of public art. We hope to see similar projects
melding art and technology in the future," said Augmented Island
Studios CEO Enrique
Sanchez-Rivera.
CODA WORX, a global online community that showcases and
celebrates design projects featuring commissioned artwork in
interior and architectural spaces, awarded "The Journey" its number
one prize in the Public Spaces category as a part of its 2020
CODAawards. The program honors the individuals and teams whose
collective imaginations create public and private spaces that
inspire us every day. After viewing the murals, Patricia Walsh, a Public Art and Civic Design
Program Manager for Americans for the Arts, stated, "The goals of
the artwork centered on community, which is self-evident in the use
of the image of Hodan Mohammed.
Public artworks thrive when the process and implementation embrace
and reflect the values and peoples of the community."
The prestigious award comes along with a feature in Interior
Design and a yearlong exhibition at the Octagon Museum on the
grounds of the National AIA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. beginning in summer 2021.
*A video of the augmented reality experience can be seen on
instagram at: @augmentedislandstudios
About Augmented Island Studios:
Augmented Island Studios is a LatinX-owned business based in
Portland, OR and with development
offices in Cali, Colombia. Their
clients come from a myriad of industries, including but not limited
to: arts & entertainment, publishing, wine & spirits,
architecture, industrial, apparel, and more.
Website: http://www.augmentedislandstudios.com
Instagram: @augmentedislandstudios
SOURCE Augmented Island Studios