Dematerialization
Patrick Hegarty, Madeline Sewall & Jayden Kenny
Supported by PlaceMakers Riccarton, Hilti, Holmes Consulting Group & Jasmax
‘Contributing to FESTA is a great opportunity for us to be part of something we hold very dear—regenerating Christchurch in a way that builds a vibrant community for the city’s residents and visitors’ – Holmes Consulting Group
Former Convention Centre site, 100 Peterborough St
Screenings: Friday 24 October, 5-8pm; Saturday 25 October–Monday 27 October, 11am-5pm
Dematerialization is an immersive experience that links physical space and virtual reality. Step inside an atmospheric space for a virtual performance that explores the complex relationship between technology, architecture and the human body.
A vertical timber corridor orientates the audience towards a screen, projecting a performance from Melbourne, Australia at one-to-one scale. The illusion creates a false perspective, giving a three-dimensionality to the image and space beyond. When the projection mirrors the space inhabited by the audience, the screen becomes a portal into the virtual environment.
