ROLE:
TANGERINE : INTERACTIVE AR INSTALLTION
Project:
Sondra Dorr Specializing in Architectural Design, with a dynamic extension into Interactive Design , Augmented Reality, Oil Painting
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & ARTIST
"TANGERINE" was the embodiment of Sondra Dorr's extensive exploration into the convergence of organic natural light, human-crafted architecture, and an overlay of augmented reality, prompting a rich dialogue between technology and perception.
Sondra Dorr's augmented reality installation, titled "TANGERINE," transformed a mundane shipping container into a hub of interactive art in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island. The installation emerged as a vibrant platform for community interaction and contemplation, freely accessible to all passersby. "TANGERINE" was the embodiment of Dorr's extensive exploration into the convergence of organic natural light, human-crafted architecture, and an overlay of augmented reality, prompting a rich dialogue between technology and perception.
THe RESULTS
Organic Environment (Percentage of Pie Chart): This segment highlights Dorr’s profound engagement with organic environments. Her work here delves into the exploration of natural light and its interplay with diverse landscapes, underscoring a deep reverence for the natural world.
Augmented Reality (Percentage of Pie Chart): The Augmented Reality component reflects Dorr’s pioneering efforts in integrating cutting-edge digital technologies with traditional art forms. This fusion results in an immersive, multi-layered experience that challenges and expands the viewer's perception of reality.
Oil Paint (Percentage of Pie Chart): The Oil Paint portion of the pie chart signifies Dorr’s skillful use of traditional painting techniques. Mastery in oil painting adds depth and texture, bridging the gap between the tangible and the virtual, and grounding digital explorations in the physical realm.
“A rich & unified dialogue between technology and perception”
Unified Impact: The pie chart demonstrates how these three components - Organic Environment, Augmented Reality, and Oil Paint - coalesce to form a cohesive whole. Together, they embody Sondra Dorr’s extensive exploration into the convergence of natural and artificial realms. This amalgamation prompts a rich dialogue between technology and perception, urging viewers to reconsider the boundaries between digital and organic, virtual and real. Dorr’s work stands as a testament to the power of art in transcending traditional mediums and forging new pathways in the understanding of light, space, and human interaction.
Public Engagement
LOCATION
Providence, RI
Year
05/01/2019
