new media | 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: Animation, Projection, Research, 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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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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Retail Projections @ Asuza concept store

April 24, 2012 by joelzika

I have collaborated with the folks at the Asuza Concept store to develop this three screen installation. it opens 2nd May, 2013 6-8pm Asuza Concept Store, Level 1, 262 Brunswick St. Fitzroy

Categories: Design, Projection, Retail Design • Tags: animation, architecture, Asuza, fashion, melbourne, melbourne fashion festival, new media, projection mapping, retail

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Ah Puch Record launch

June 21, 2011 by joelzika

Here are some Photos of the 5 screen live visuals I did for the Garang Garang single launch at Horse Bazaar, June 15th, 2011. The bands featured in these shots are Footy, Anbessaband, Client Liason Photos by Melissa Pacella & Pitimati Nimmanheminda check out http://www.ahpuchrecords.com.au to watch the ‘Backbone’ film clip!

Categories: Design, Projection, Uncategorized • Tags: digital art, live video, melbourne, motion graphics, new media, projection, projection mapping, video mapping

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Dreamweavers – Touring Exhibition

May 18, 2011 by joelzika

Dreamweavers’; a major group show Curated By Simon Gregg. Featuring Myself, ALY AIKTEN, ELOISE CALANDRE (UK), JAMES GLEESON, ADAM LAERKESEN and SAM SPENSER (UK) Here is a segment shot by Rachael Lucas at ABC Open in Gippsland, the full article is here http://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2011/05/23/3224610.htm The Show is sponsored by the Australia Council and NETS Victoria I will be doing an artist talk prior to the opening, an amazing catalogue and poster have been produced and are available from the gallery. (see […]

Categories: Exhibition, Exhibition (group), Print works • Tags: art, digital art, exhibition, gallery, installation, melbourne art, new media

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Better Than Art @ Kings Gallery

May 1, 2011 by joelzika

This Monday I’m in a Flash show at Kings Gallery Great lineup of artist submitting work that ‘Better than art’. Below is my submission of a concert photo taken on my iphone where I accidentally covered the lens with my finger. also I have contributed to the parallel program ‘Youtube is Better than Art’, which will be screening on the night.

Categories: Exhibition, Exhibition (group), Print works, Uncategorized • Tags: art, gallery, hell, melbourne, music, new media, photographic prints, rob zombie