Kimatica Studio
Metaverse Divinations, 2022
Performative NFts, Live AR performance, video collage
Metaverse Divinations is a series of augmented reality ritualistic performances that gave birth to our first performative NFTs. We use ritual design as a framework to create these performative spiritual acts that transform into new digital artworks. Through them, we explore methodologies for creating ritualistic mixed reality experiences that enhance interconnectedness and inspire introspection.
The performers interact with digital multidimensional layers of reality representing light and shadow archetypes, the collective subconscious, the cosmos and altered states. It draws on the constant human-existential inner battle between lights and shadows, offering a space to dive in to reconnect with our subconscious mind aiming to achieve spiritual awareness.
Each performative NFT was created from a recording of a live performance using real-time AR 360 body mapping tracking technology, as well as Kimatica’s self-developed open-source software; no visual effects were added in post-production. The visuals respond to the presence, colour and movement in the scene in real-time.
Kimatica’s first performative NFTs have been created with the support of The Arts Council England.
The performers interact with digital multidimensional layers of reality representing light and shadow archetypes, the collective subconscious, the cosmos and altered states. It draws on the constant human-existential inner battle between lights and shadows, offering a space to dive in to reconnect with our subconscious mind aiming to achieve spiritual awareness.
Each performative NFT was created from a recording of a live performance using real-time AR 360 body mapping tracking technology, as well as Kimatica’s self-developed open-source software; no visual effects were added in post-production. The visuals respond to the presence, colour and movement in the scene in real-time.
Kimatica’s first performative NFTs have been created with the support of The Arts Council England.
About the artists:
Kimatica Studio
https://kimatica.net/ | @kimaticastudio
A London-based creative studio designing transformative experiences through performance arts, interactive technology and the human body. We explore consciousness, perception and the sublime, inspiring interconnectedness and introspection. Our media art installations and performances are radical interplays of light, motion and emotion, using real-time tracking software centred on the human body.
We work as artists, designers and consultants for both artistic and commercial clients across branding, cultural, video, XR and events. Our practice is shared via lectures and workshops, drawing on the latest scientific and technological discoveries through collaborative academic research. We’ve been commissioned by Tate Museum, British Council, Barbican Centre, Instagram, Nissan, MTV amongst others. And our creations have been showcased at international festivals such as Jerusalem Light festival, LLum BCN and Stockholm Performance festival amongst many others. |