Immersive Art for Well-Being
Design Criteria
In collaboration with Emily Kurzenski, Olivia Dec, Issac Pelegrino, Michael DeMesa, John Chalupa, and Lyn Godley.
We designed a lighting experience help relieve stress and anxiety on the Thomas Jefferson University Campus.
The Space
The Ravenhill Chapel is a space on the Thomas Jefferson University’s campus that was built between 1937-1939 and was originally constructed for the Ravenhill Academy.
Later in 1982, the chapel was bought and has since been deconsecrated and used as a space for students.
The incredible architecture of the interior allows for a canvas for projection mapping.
Outside View of the Building
South Wall
West Wall
North Wall
East Apex
East Wall
West Apex
The Imagery
Research showed that abstract and nature imagery calms the mind immensely.
Based on the research, as a team we decided on using that imagery and splitting it into two shows, one being abstract and one being nature.
Each show was a separate loop and each was about 35 minutes.
Using the concept of two shows we were able to gain more feedback on what type of imagery clams people more.
Abstract
Nature
Madmapper/Software
Madmapper is a software program that allows designers to fully map a space and add any imagery seamlessly.
It also has a variety of animations available in the software to make the space feel more alive.
The Show
A collection of images from the event.
Conclusion
About 400 people attended the live event and our research team collected about 200 responses from a survey they asked viewers to fill out as they left. The feedback we received was mostly positive with many wanting to see the show again. The event lasted 5 days in total.
Quotes from viewers:
“Beautiful show, very calming.”
“Very cool. Love being to see this.”
“For the nature experience it felt more like taking a peaceful walk....”
“The abstract felt more like a flow within me almost like the energy flowing in my body.”
Our Research team consisted of Sophia Borrello from St.Joseph’s University, Wendy Ross the Director for the Center of Autism and Neurodiversity at Thomas Jefferson University, and Jennifer Greenberg.
