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Dark Mofo Dome

November 1, 2019 by joelzika

I’ve been working with Moth Design on a commission for the Dark Mofo festival in Hobart, Tasmania. Moth built the amazing dome space with reflective tables bespoke viewing platforms. The two-hour video work was projected via 8 projectors across the 10m dome and accompanied by a sound score by Fascinator.  The work ran from 10pm – 4am throughout the festival with a live audiovisual set from myself and Fascinator at midnight on the final Saturday.   Further info at https://www.drinkstrade.com.au/event/asahi-dome-dark-mofo-2019 […]

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TEAAS

November 16, 2018 by joelzika

Slides here are from a recent presentation given at the Themed Entertainment and Attractions Academic Symposium.  Held within the IAAPA convention in Orlando. Download the presentation slides here: DarkRidesE

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Geelong After Dark

August 11, 2017 by joelzika

With the help of Simeon Taylor I built a interactive projection that revealed a lost piece of Geelong’s architectural history.   We used an htc vive inverted to create virtual flashlights that people could use to explore the augmented 3d sculptures I’d built.   The work took place during Geelong’s After Dark festival.

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NightLights Projection Commission

August 11, 2017 by joelzika

I took on the challenge of building content for Australia’s largest permanent projection screen in the town of Wagga Wagga. It was the third in a series of artists curated to produce content for the 3 storey canvas that covers the cities council buildings. The work will be on show throughout July, check out the video below.   And this article about it http://www.riverinaleader.com.au/story/4777899/night-light-sculptures-put-wagga-on-permanent-display/

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Mordant Family VR Commission

August 11, 2017 by joelzika

Here is the video and pdf submission materials for my application Here is the PDF application    

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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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