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Virgil Ortiz's ReVOlution

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Channel: Ideum · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Ideum worked with Cochiti artist Virgil Ortiz to create three large-scale video projections telling the story of the 2180 AD second Pueblo Revolt. https://ideum.com/portfolio/revolution-exhibit

The Ideum team worked with Ortiz to bring his story to life with a visual narrative that first took form with a pre-show Prelude. Ideum continued working with Ortiz to create the longer eight-minute immersive showpiece for the exhibit, which tells the fanciful story of next century’s Revolution:

Set in 2180, the Pueblos are in chaos and the invasion of Native land continues as the scourge of war rages everywhere. The Aeronauts summon their fleet and prepare for extreme warfare against the invading Castilian forces. The Aeronauts search for any remaining clay artifacts from the battlefield, knowing the importance of preserving and protecting their clay, culture, language, and traditions from extinction.

The collaborative process for creating the projections involved several months of filming and editing content to fine tune the unfolding story. To create the compositions and projection mapping on the walls, Ideum used TouchDesigner, a real-time design tool that allows an unprecedented level of control to modify and design content on the fly. Ortiz and Ideum were even able to make small but critical design refinements onsite as the exhibition was installed.

The Ideum team took great care to maintain Virgil Ortiz’s vision and create an experience that not only provides an immersive and entertaining visit but also educates visitors on Pueblo history. Ortiz has made it his mission to create a narrative of the Pueblo revolt to inspire and engage future generations, and with ReVOlution, he draws heavily on science fiction and technology to attract younger audiences. The exhibit challenges visitors to look at the past, re-examine the traditional historical narrative of Native Americans, and ultimately become excited about their future.

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