The art of light without losing the dark
Outdoor projection can be immersive without flooding an entire landscape. A practical creative brief starts with where light should not go.
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The journal.
Original stories, useful discoveries and ideas to take into the world.
Build a camera from a dark room
Before a photograph could be saved, an image could still be projected. A camera obscura uses a small opening to let light from an outdoor scene enter a dark space. Rays from different parts of the scene cross at the open
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The theater that fits between a lamp and a wall
One lamp, one screen, and a flat figure can become a theater. The technology is almost absurdly small. Yet the image that appears on the screen can have scale, motion, personality and a voice. Shadow puppetry.
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Nine drawings, one illusion: why a flipbook is still a powerful creative experiment
Make a bouncing ball with nine frames, then change spacing, timing and sound. A small studio experiment reveals how motion acquires character.
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A projected image changes when the surface becomes part of the art
One visual, three surfaces and a few deliberate observations can become a useful first experiment for an artist or venue.
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A venue night can be a place to make, not just watch
One shared prompt can connect musicians, visual artists and an audience. A useful collaboration begins with a clear invitation and a practical brief.
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