Video description: Visitors watch an animated version of Van Gogh's bedroom paintings projected onto the wall, then interact with a touchscreen to compare three of his paintings side by side.
Art Institute of Chicago
Between 1888 and 1889, Vincent Van Gogh made three paintings of his simple bedroom in Arles, France. For the first time, the three came together in North America at the Art Institute of Chicago. Bluecadet worked with the Art Institute of Chicago to design an exhibit that illuminates the nuances of the three paintings, and ensconces visitors in the world of Van Gogh, beneath the brushstrokes.
The exhibit draws out the mindset and methodology underlying the art. An atmospheric projection uses a recreation of the famous bedroom as a canvas—paint strokes and excerpts from Van Gogh‘s writings scrawl across the furniture and walls, pulling visitors into his thought process.
Video description: Silhouetted visitors watch Van Gogh's Bedroom projected at room-scale, with text about color and furniture scrolling across the walls.
By design, this immersive experience helps tell Van Gogh’s story in new ways, revealing the dreams and emotions of an accomplished artist and providing visitors with the power to investigate the bedrooms as a curator or conservator might.
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Video description: Visitors interact with a large projection of Netherlandish artwork by walking close to it. As they approach geometric shapes reveal additional imagery and text.
Video description: Visitors activate selections on a touchtable, choose words from a tray to create their own message, and touch a button to begin an animated projection.