(Hi)Story of a Painting: What's the Point?
Art
Information
The first episode to our VR series (Hi)Story of a Painting, "What's the Point?" focuses on Georges Seurat and his iconic painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” – it dives into the story behind the painting and looks at the man behind the painting and his journey from underdog to icon.
This VR experience gives the viewer a chance to actively engage with the story by discovering and activating “story bonuses”. The VR environment gives the viewer a sense of scale of the artwork, allowing anyone, from anywhere in the world, to form an intimate bond with each featured piece.
“(Hi)story of a Painting – What’s the Point?” establishes the overall tone of the series - informal, appealing and relatable and shows that an artist can come from anywhere.
Release date
03/01/2021
Synopsis
Dive into an animated experience, narrated by Speech Debelle, that uncovers the story of the man behind La Grande Jatte, Georges Seurat, and its historic importance.
This painting was revolutionary in more ways than one - it was made possible thanks to the industrial revolution and was the precursor to what we today call the “pixel.” But it was not always well re¬ceived.
The VR environment comes to life with imagery illustrating the narrative and gives a sense of scale of the artwork, allowing anyone, from anywhere in the world, to form an intimate bond with La Grande Jatte.
The experience follows Georges’ winding path to success and illustrates how an artist can come from anywhere.
Minimum Duration (mn)
9
Thematics
BiopicCulture and artsDocumentaryHistory
Technology(ies) used
3D animation6DoFAmbisonics soundInteractivityReal time engine
Production company(ies)
Fat Red Bird and Monkey Frame
Distribution Strategy
Device(s) compatibility
HTC ViveOculus Quest 2
Number of user(s)
Single-user experience
Play area
IndoorSeated (360° chair)Standing
Distribution strategy
Art museums & galleriesAt homeDigital art centersFestival, Art fairsHeritage sites
Target audience(s)
young adults and Culture Visitors
Main Achievements (Prize, Selection, where the project has been already distributed)
Official Selection SXSW 2021
Nominated Crystal Owl 2021
Team
First and last name(s) of the Lead artist(s)
Quentin Darras and Gaëlle Mourre
First and last name(s) of producer(s)
Producer: Gaëlle Mourre. Co-Producer: Charlotte Mikkelborg
Main cast
Speech Debelle
