Joel Zika

A Southern Dark Ride

August 11, 2016 by joelzika

In June of 2016, artist Joel Zika built an animated installation in a historic ghost train in Oxford Alabama. Using projection mapping designed specifically for this unusual space. Original props were removed and the darkened tunnels were used to build a new immersive space. Whilst developing the work the entire ride experience was captured using ultra low light cameras for a full 360 immersive experience. The result is a 2 minute ride experience into the artwork and this hybrid multimedia […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: 360 video, architecture, digital art, fair ground, gallery, halloween, horror, installation art, motion graphics, new media, oculus rift, projection mapping, samsung gear VR, theme parks, video mapping, virtual reality

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The Dark Ride Project

June 5, 2016 by joelzika

The Dark Ride Project is a Virtual Reality archive of historic indoor amusements from across the globe. It is the first repository of the Dark Ride experience, using cutting edge technology to capture both the physical construction and the unique immersive experience. Join the Dark Ride Project on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram Since the turn of the century, Ghost Trains, Haunted House rides, Old Mill rides and many other types of Dark Ride have featured in the […]

Categories: Design, Exhibition, Media/Articles, Public Art, Research, Uncategorized • Tags: 360 video, abandoned, amusement park, bill tracy, dark, dark ride, digital art, fisheye, ghost train, gothic, halloween, haunted, heritage, historic, history, lake winnie, luna park, new media, rides, rollercoaster, spook, spooky, Technology, theme parks, virtual reality, VR

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Joel Zika – Horror Show

July 12, 2015 by joelzika

This large work featured in the group show at Strange Neighbour Gallery Measuring 4 x 4 meters the canvas work was illuminated at night Horror Show, curated by The Ryan Sisters,is a group exhibition featuring 13 artists exploring ideas associated with the Horror genre. The abject nature of horror is one that consists of a number of conflicting emotions. We are often simultaneously repelled and drawn to this subject matter. It titillates, excites, mesmerizes and terrorizes. Artists will respond […]

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Digital Light: Joel Zika’s Neo-Baroque Aesthetics

March 30, 2015 by joelzika

Darren Tofts has written a chapter for this amazing publication about my work: http://openhumanitiespress.org/Cubitt-Palmer-Tkacz_2015_Digital-Light.pdf Chapter 10 ‘View in Half or Varying Light: Joel Zika’s Neo-Baroque Aesthetics’ Its an amazing book with writing from leaders in the field. Chapter 1 is by Alvin Ray Smith, co founder of Pixar! It’s edited by Sean Cubitt, Daniel Palmer and Nathaniel Tkacz

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The Halloween Show

October 12, 2014 by joelzika

An exhibition of illustrations by Mark Godoy and Joel Zika A massive Halloween party and design show, hosted by the Snug Space Gallery, Northcote. The show will kick off with a massive party this Halloween, featuring Melbourne’s Demons of Rock Barbarion in a rare DJ set!!! UV lights, glowing cocktails and utter utter terror await OPENING PARTY 6pm -10pm AFTER PARTY 11pm Featuring Barbarion and Kisstroyer at Plastic https://www.facebook.com/events/436341963170255 https://joelzika.com/ http://Markgodoy.com/ http://thesnugspace.com/ http://instagram.com/joelmzika The show will be open until Nov […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: 3d graphics, 3d modelling, art, art australia, barbarion, Dark Rides, design, digital art, digital artwork, goth, halloween, illustration, Mark Godoy, Northcote, party, Snug Gallery, spooky, UV

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Rue and Co Projections

May 6, 2014 by joelzika

I have been commissioned to create a large scale projection work for a new eating precinct in downtown Melbourne. Rue & Co is situated at 80 Collins st Melbourne and features shipping container eateries from Kong, Jimmy Grants, and St Ali. The work is massive and sits across from a equally enormous piece from Melbourne artist Rone. A big thanks to Sean Healy (Skynoise) for his production design on this work. It is open 7 Days a week and visible at night (there’s food there […]

Categories: Design, Projection, Public Art, Retail Design • Tags: 80 Collins st, architecture, art, digital art, Kong, Malatesta, new media, projection, projection mapping, Rue and Co, Rue&Co, St Ali, video mapping

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Miracle Strip – Exhibition

June 4, 2013 by joelzika

‘Miracle Strip’ an exhibition at Dianne Tanzer Gallery 15/6/2013 until 13/7/2013 Sculptures, Photographic Prints and featuring projections for the Gertrude Projection Festival viewable every night Download the press release here Join the Facebook group here Check out this video about my current show ‘Miracle Strip’, featuring an interview that I did with Richard Watts on Triple RRR. Remember the show is in its last days! Here are some gifs of projections nightly at the gallery, they will continue until the end of the Gertrude St Projection […]

Categories: 2013 Miracle Strip, Exhibition • Tags: 3d modelling, animation, dianne tanzer, digital artwork, exhibition, gallery, installation, melbourne