We’ve seen architectural projection mapping, arguably 2010's hottest visual tech trend, go through numerous permutations ranging from theater performances to dance performances to altering the structural facade of a traditional French village. It’s emerged as the favorite visual component used to enhance countless music festivals, urban installations and advertising campaigns. These site-specific video projections are both dynamic and transformative, speaking to the appropriation of public spaces for art and the social dialogue technology can foster between new and old mediums.Here's a roundup of pieces from the past few weeks which caught our eye. They are a true testament to this emerging form's ongoing evolution."Four Elements" a Projection Mapping by Project-On @ Dalmine – June 19, 2011
Italian visual artists Project-On transformed this historic factory in Dalmine (just north of Milan) into a stunning visual lights theater piece, featuring a playful narrative focused on nature's four elements, all subtly linked through the story to Italian history and industrialization.8 Bit Invader by Pavel Novak
Mapped in front of his school, the Department of Visual Art in Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic, Pavel Novak projected an interactive tribute to 8-bit video games, featuring cameos from Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Super Mario Brothers & Tetris.Amon Tobin – 'ISAM' Live @ Mutek Premiere
Brazilian artist Amon Tobin unveiled his new projection mapping concert display at Montreal's Mutek Festival. A stage setup of blocky white cubes is transformed into a multi-dimensional canvas, oscillating between grid visuals & heavenly stars, all synchronized to Tobin's glitched-out breakbeat music.
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Italian visual artists Project-On transformed this historic factory in Dalmine (just north of Milan) into a stunning visual lights theater piece, featuring a playful narrative focused on nature's four elements, all subtly linked through the story to Italian history and industrialization.8 Bit Invader by Pavel Novak
Mapped in front of his school, the Department of Visual Art in Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic, Pavel Novak projected an interactive tribute to 8-bit video games, featuring cameos from Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Super Mario Brothers & Tetris.Amon Tobin – 'ISAM' Live @ Mutek Premiere
Brazilian artist Amon Tobin unveiled his new projection mapping concert display at Montreal's Mutek Festival. A stage setup of blocky white cubes is transformed into a multi-dimensional canvas, oscillating between grid visuals & heavenly stars, all synchronized to Tobin's glitched-out breakbeat music.