(Hi)Story of a Painting: The Light in the Shadow

Art

Information

The second episode to our VR series (Hi)Story of a Painting, "The Light in the Shadow" focuses on Artemisia Gentileschi and her "Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria". This episode dives into the story behind the painting and looks at the woman behind the painting and her journey to becoming one of Europe's best established artists of the 17th Century. 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: The Light in the Shadow” shows that an artist can come from anywhere.

Release date

3/12/2022

Synopsis

A latest episode of VR Series (Hi)Story of a Painting: The Light in the Shadow, narrated by Cerys Matthews, explores the extraordinary story of one of today’s most celebrated Baroque artists: Artemisia Gentileschi. We follow her journey as she navigates a world where women have virtually no rights, and becomes one of Europe’s most celebrated and in-demand painters of her time. Artemisia painted herself into posterity within her own lifetime – this story is about how she rose up against the odds and continues to capture our imaginations today.

Minimum Duration (mn)

URL

https://www.historyofapainting.com/trailers

Thematics

BiopicCulture and artsDocumentaryHistoryFeminism

Technology(ies) used

3D animation6DoFAmbisonics soundInteractivityReal time engine

Production company(ies)

Fat Red Bird, Monkey Frame

Distribution Strategy

Device(s) compatibility

Oculus 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 Adult Audience, Culture Visitors

Main Achievements (Prize, Selection, where the project has been already distributed)

Official Selection SXSW 2022 SXSW Winner Special Jury Recognition for Immersive Storytelling

Team

First and last name(s) of the Lead artist(s)

Quentin Darras and Gaëlle Mourre

First and last name(s) of producer(s)

Gaëlle Mourre and Charlotte Mikkelborg

Main cast

Cerys Matthews

Fat Red Bird and Monkey FrameEstablished in 2016, Fat Red Bird was founded to create innovative and thought provoking content. The team started out making award winning short form films, created branded content for clients such as the Institut Français du Royaume-Uni, Mandarin Oriental, Eurostar and British Airways and have now launched into award winning cutting edge immersive experiences. Monkey Frame is an animation studio run by Art Director and animator Quentin Darras. Established in 2011, Monkey Frame has worked on projects ranging from passion project animations to international ad campaigns.

(Hi)Story of a Painting: The Light in the Shadow

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