ARG Lab 24

VR Showcase Adrienne Kyd showcases work her students have created in virtual reality using knowledge gained through her teaching. As a teacher of creative technologies, Adrienne has kept well on track with her professional development via the Awhi Incubabor project - ensuring her practice is relevant in a rapidly changing world. {{ vc_btn: title=Learn+More+About+ARG+Lab+24&shape=square&color=blue&size=lg&align=center&css=&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fawhiworld.com%252Fportfolio%252Fbiosignals%252F%7Ctitle%3ABioSignals%7Ctarget%3A_blank }}…

Breaking Taboos with XR: Fanni Fazakas How do we elevate the stories of underestimated people in XR? Through the case study of Missing 10 Hours VR – a multi-ending interactive piece about the Bystander Effect and date-rape drugs – Fanni will share her team's rapid-prototyping process to help you move your ideas from scribble to…

Dr Candace Loy and The Awhi Incubator This talk shares Candace's transformative journey through the Awhi Incubator, where she found a foundational platform to integrate her eclectic interests spanning oceanography, biology, technology, and the arts. The supportive environment allowed her to explore new technologies like 3D printing and biomaterials while revisiting her academic inclinations in…

Tanekaha Creative and The Awhi Incubator Tanekaha Creative have been working with AwhiWorld as part of our Awhi Incubator Project. In this short video, Teina and Lili share their experience, discussing how they have been technically supported with skill building and knowledge and the support they have been given for their exciting new business venture.…

Creative Innovation Lab: The Alternative Reality Garden The Central Garden is a bustling creative innovation hub at Shop 30, The Strand. It's a working lab where the public becomes part of the innovation process, and interactions plant seeds of creativity, sprouting new ideas amidst the hustle and bustle of a suburban mall. It started during…

Unofficial Nature Unofficial Nature was an installation and performance exploring the role of weeds within a healing system that has swayed from its natural course. Drawing inspiration from the local, Chris drew out aspects of nature that have been introduced through human intervention after being depleted of its indigenous and natural ecosystem. In particular, weeds…

SENSORY  ~ Subtle or Surreal ~ This sensory experience was a prototype for Tracey's emerging research into sensory processing styles and the effect these different styles have on how we experience the world. Situated within the Central Garden, this experience was unique. It revealed the familiar and the unfamiliar, activating memories and discoveries. Tracey welcomed the…

Future Fibres Wananga This workshop on the 22nd of May at Geoff Wilson Gallery explored the cutting-edge of future fibres and e-textiles, including thermo-, hydro-, and photo-chromic pigments and threads, Arduino sensors, fibre optics, and biomaterials. Delivered by Professor Frances Joseph, the workshop introduced participants to the leading edge of materials and textiles. It will…

Crafting Tradition: Exploring the Art of Kōrari Paper-Making The kōrari paper-making workshop took place on 20 May 2024. It blended traditional Harakeke/kōrari techniques with modern technology to teach participants to create magical paper products. This workshop, delivered in an authentically cultural setting, was facilitated by Reva Mendes, founder of Korari Enterprises, an organisation supported by…

Converging Technologies The world of emerging technologies can be overwhelming, with so many advancements to keep up with, such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and blockchain. It's crucial to stay informed so you don't get left behind. Recently, we have seen a convergence of technologies where boundaries are blurred. For instance,…

Portals to Venus: Calla Lily Choreographic Scores Parts 1-3 In her multimedia dance performance' Portals to Venus', multidisciplinary artist Sharyne Lewis presents her Calla Lily digital dance drawings as choreographic scores. This work is the premiere presentation of her research, combining digital dance drawings, dance notation symbols, choreography, interactive video projection and live dance. In…

Explore the Future of Creativity This public workshop was hosted at the Dargaville Arts Loft by Dargaville Arts Association - a key AwhiWorld partner organisation. Presented by members of the Warriors Lodge Tabletop Gaming Group the workshop was the perfect opportunity to learn about the exciting and rapidly evolving world of 3D printing. Participants saw…

Purr-fect Plants - Crafting the Future With Liam Martyn Astbury NeoBotanica was Liam Martyn Astbury’s plant propagation laboratory, a window into the reality of gardening in the future. He created cat-related houseplants in 2158 using a quirky mix of art and science. About Neo Botanica NeoBotanica is the culmination of Liam Martyn Astbury's year-long participation…

Cutting Edge PrintMaking in Practice The 3D Printing and Printmaking Workshop explored the interface between traditional printing techniques and 3D printing. It presented research undertaken by Hamish Oakley-Browne of Te Kowhai Print Trust and Kim Newall of AwhiWorld to develop methods and practices that move between emerging and traditional print practices. {{ vc_btn: title=Learn+More+About+ARG+Lab+24&shape=square&color=blue&size=lg&align=center&css=&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fawhiworld.com%252Fportfolio%252Fbiosignals%252F%7Ctitle%3ABioSignals%7Ctarget%3A_blank }}…

Step Into An Alternative Reality For the ARG Lab 24, Elise Koncsek opened a portal to the Shazeqi via a hab unit deposited at Quarry Arts Centre, Whangarei. Participants could solve the clues, make contact, and thrive in their culture. Shazeqi are a community of exoplanetary beings who travel through the universe, sharing their knowledge,…