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