Who We Really A.R.: Augmented Reality Art Exhibition

Who We Really A.R.: An Augmented Reality Art Exhibition about P.D.A.

Exhibition open from Tues 1st August - Sunday 6th August 2023, open 13:00 - 19:00 daily

Private view: Thursday 3rd August, 6-9pm (limited tickets) Will include snacks and artist talk. Note: Participant feedback may also be requested as part of MA study (University of Hertfordshire).

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” - Maya Angelou (American poet)

The expression of love has been stated by poets, songwriters and countless other artists, to be of utmost importance to us as human beings. There are those of us who feel fine expressing our affections publicly, as well as those of us who prefer to keep it private, depending on the culture, context or even our personal safety.

Who We Really A.R. is a series of augmented reality (AR) artworks, illustrating the real life diversity, complexity and simplicity of our relationships through P.D.A. (public displays of affection).

Using a mix of comic book illustration, animation and AR technology, the artist explores the real life world of PDA, the perceptions of what relationships look like, and highlights the role of the observer. Ultimately, it hopes to illustrate the joy and fun of love, and how it very much “recognises no barriers”, including LGBTQ+, interracial, extramarital, cultural and religious themes.

Venue: no format Gallery, Casting House, Moulding Lane (off Arklow Road) Deptford, SE8 6BN | Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/PWS4ju5wYZ2bncnz9

About the Artist: voxie is an illustrator & animator born in South London, focusing on merging digital tech with traditional ink. She created this augmented reality project as part of MA Illustration (online) at the University of Hertfordshire. After working most of her life as a graphic designer, almost 20 years later, she returns to the art world through this MA. This would be her first solo exhibition. Her art is inspired by a combination of comics, manga, woodcut prints, vintage graphics and 80s cartoons.

Artist website: www.voxie.art or @voxieart on social media.

#WWRAR #PDA

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

no format Gallery, Arklow Road, London, United Kingdom