christie has recently sponsored museumBased in Kitchener, Ontario, with projectors and content support for EYEPOOL, the new permanent digital gallery opens March 14. EYEPOOL uses 14. Christie Inspired Set A laser projector to create an immersive experience that is the first of its kind in southwestern Ontario.
The new immersive gallery experience is inspired by the museum’s mission to advance the arts and cultural landscape in the Waterloo region and place an emphasis on innovation. something permanent that can be changed It allows us to display different content or software.” “We want visitors to come in and interact with the technology.”
Like its name, EYEPOOL is designed to bring visitors into the digital experience with plans to update content regularly. “Thanks to Christie’s generosity, we have been able to work with post-secondary institutions, including Conestoga College and the University of Waterloo,” added Marskell. Students will be involved in creating content for EYEPOOL starting at Conestoga College in the fall of 2023.
to allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the gallery experience. Christie is a partner. Sherwood Systems Installed 14 Christie DWU960ST-iS Inspire Series laser projectors in a 1,000 square foot area.
“The Inspire Series projectors deliver the image size, brightness and quality THEMUSEUM needs for EYEPOOL, and the fixed short-throw lens allows projection onto the floor considering the ceiling height in the area,” said Joe Mercier, Sales Manager. said Central Canada Senior Christie. “The DWU960ST-iS has a built-in Christie Twist for twisting and mixing. This ensures a seamless canvas for content across the gallery.”
THEMUSEUM is kicking off EYEPOOL with an exhibition titled “IMPOSSIBLE GEOMETRIES: an AZMA work by Laura Anzola, Matthew Waddell and Darren Young”, projected onto the gallery floor and walls. with content that follows visitors as they move through the area.
“Some have suggested that we are taking a real risk. And we are known as outsiders. However, this is the right thing for us to do. This will help us grow our audience and encourage wider conversations. in my opinion When did museums and attractions start coming together? And how are they still related?” Marskell said.
“I think this is just scratching the surface for museums in 5, 10 and 20 years from now. They have to move into the future and with this kind of activity.”
