gloWArp revives an italian cathedral by projecting images on its façade

gloWArp revives an italian cathedral by projecting images on its façade
(above) video mapping techniques were used to light the façade
all images courtesy of donato maniello

gloWArp is a multimedia studio based in italy (bari and naples) focusing on new technologies applied to arts. their work ranges from video mapping both indoor and outdoor, video art, audio and visual performances, interactive installations, virtual sets for theater companies, and augmented reality. for this occasion, they decided to revive a cathedral in messina, italy, by projecting images on its façade.

the performance took place during the night so the spectators could appreciate the lights

‘souvenir d’artista #messina’ pays tribute to the history of modern and contemporary art through fifteen unique pieces made with mixed media on paper. these art pieces that correspond to different famous artist, are projected into the façade, transforming it into an impromptu work of art. videomapping techniques are used to revive the building, enveloping it with light.

the video shows around six minutes of the video mapping show
video courtesy of glowarp

wassily kandinsky was referenced on this still

j. m. basquiat’s doodles cover the cathedral

henry matisse’s powerful colors impact the viewer

a little cubism referencing pablo picasso

as well as some pop art by roy lichtenstein

jackson pollock’s way of painting is portrayed

reference: joan mirò 

reference: giorgio de chirico

reference: piet mondrain 

drawings

designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

edited by: juliana neira | designboom