Who We Really A.R.: An Augmented Reality Art Exhibition about P.D.A.

 

I'm super happy to announce that I am having my very first solo art exhibition next month!

Featuring most of the augmented reality artwork created during the finals of my MA Illustration course. The theme is focused on our relationship with PDA (public displays of affection). 

I don't want to say too much, as the exhibition will actually be used as part of the research! 😄 So, if you're in London in early August, like my art, and don't mind me questionning you over a clipboard, please stop by! 🙂Here's the PR I've dotted around the internet:

Who We Really A.R.: An Augmented Reality Art Exhibition about P.D.A.

Exhibition open from Tues 1st August - Sunday 6th August 2023, open 13:00 - 19:00 daily

Private view: Thursday 3rd August, 6-9pm (limited tickets - book via Eventbrite) Will include snacks and artist talk. Note: Participant feedback may also be requested as part of MA study (University of Hertfordshire).

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” - Maya Angelou (American poet)

The expression of love has been stated by poets, songwriters and countless other artists, to be of utmost importance to us as human beings. There are those of us who feel fine expressing our affections publicly, as well as those of us who prefer to keep it private, depending on the culture, context or even our personal safety.

Who We Really A.R. is a series of augmented reality (AR) artworks, illustrating the real life diversity, complexity and simplicity of our relationships through P.D.A. (public displays of affection).

Using a mix of comic book illustration, animation and AR technology, the artist explores the real life world of PDA, the perceptions of what relationships look like, and highlights the role of the observer. Ultimately, it hopes to illustrate the joy and fun of love, and how it very much “recognises no barriers”, including LGBTQ+, interracial, extramarital, cultural and religious themes.

Venue: no format Gallery, Casting House, Moulding Lane (off Arklow Road) Deptford, SE8 6BN | Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/PWS4ju5wYZ2bncnz9

About the Artist: voxie is an illustrator & animator from South London, focusing on merging digital tech with traditional ink. She created this augmented reality project as part of MA Illustration (online) at the University of Hertfordshire. After working most of her life as a graphic designer, almost 20 years later, she returns to the art world through this MA. This would be her first solo exhibition. Her art is inspired by a combination of comics, manga, woodcut prints, vintage graphics and 80s cartoons.

Artist website: www.voxie.art or @voxieart on social media.

Get your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-we-really-ar-augmented-reality-art-exhibition-tickets-672967512947

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