ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
KINGDOM OF COLORS
by Oilhack and Thomas Blanchard
November 10th - November 29th, 2017
Immerse yourself into the world of dreamlike colorful liquids in motion.
Pushing the limits of engineering and creativity, this unique installation demonstrates the new possibilities afforded by advances in filmmaking and digital technology.
Featuring the work of French filmmaker Thomas Blanchard and artist Oilhack, showcased via ARTECHOUSE’s state-of-the-art 270 degree wall projections. Using a mix of paint, oil, and liquid soap, Thomas and Oilhack create islands and oceans of bright colors, rocking us smoothly through circular moves of liquids in motion. The result offers a fluid and otherworldly composition, creating a surreal and psychedelic expierience.
Kingdom of Colors also featured interactive installations by NOIRFLUX and Tim Thompson, creating an innovative experience for your eyes and imagination. To spark your tastebuds - this colorful experience was further complemented by an extended selection of Augmented Reality Activations & Cocktails via the ARTECHOUSE app.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Thomas Blanchard and Oilhack
Thomas Blanchard is a French video artist who likes to explore many different themes and mix various kinds of art. His work has been showcased in many festivals and exhibitions throughout the world. Recently, the explosively colorful content of his videos has been featured and noticed by world renowned brands of the technology and communications field. Along with Oilhack, Thomas collaborated with Apple for the release of the iPhone X and with Sony for the Sony Square in Tokyo.
Oilhack is a self-taught artist that was inspired by nature from early childhood. His creations are an alchemy of colors, matters, textures, and are an alloy of energies that come to life with his hand.
Thomas and Oilhack, along with Tim Thomspon and Noirflux, came together to create an exhibition that showcased luxurious, soothing visuals. This collaborative effort introduced exciting ways to engage with color, movement and sound that drew visitors even further into the immersive experience.
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"In the gallery's third and newest display, Kingdom of Colors, patrons are immersed into 270 degrees of bursting paint bombs, swirling colors and flowers and shapes of varied design, all set to an instrumental that allows the viewer to enter a dreamlike state of imagination and emotion." - Fox 5
"Every frame of the video has been shot with macro lenses. The result offers a fluid and otherworldly composition of interacting colors. As a viewer, your best decision is to simply sit, and let it all wash all over you. No two photos of the show will be the same, no two reactions either." -Brightest Young Things
