Artists Work- Nelly Ben

The Soyuz Chair- Nelly Ben

The Soyuz chair accurately reproduces the 3 stages of the Soyuz rocket launch. Reclining into launch position, you face the sky, put on your headset, and use the control panel to select your mode; just a single stage, or the full lift off experience.

5…4…3…2…1…., Which planet will you land on?

This project was developed in collaboration with the astronaut Jean Pierre Haignere who lifts off twice with the Soyuz Rocket.

For more information use the link below

The Soyuz Chair, Nelly Ben, Website, Viewed 20/03/2012.

http://www.nellyben.com/projects/the-soyuz-chair-2/

I really like how Ben Hayoun has given the experience which the majority of people will never have. I would also like to look into creating a simulation like that.

I also think being able to have the experience in your home is effective as it’s humorous in a way, as you would never have to leave your house, having all fun or extreme experiences on your doorstep.  As I think this is a good Idea I want to create something for people to experience while at home.  

Artists Work- Olafur Eliasson

The weather Project - Olafur Eliasson

The weather project was installed at Tate Modern, London in 2003 as part of Unilever series.

The subject of the weather has long shaped the content of everyday conversation. Olafur Eliasson takes this ubiquitous subject as the basis for exploring ideas about experience, mediation and representation.

In this installation, representations of the sun and sky dominate the expanse of the Turbine Hall.

For more information use the link below

Tate Modern, The Weather Project – Olafur Eliasson, Website, Viewed 20/03/2012.

http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/eliasson/default.htm

From looking at this work of Eliassons, I like how the audience experience the simulation without having to play a part in it.

How he has used an everyday subject which we experience all of the time, but may not think much of and represented it in a closed space, I feel is very interesting.

Film Research

West World

Stepford wives

Looking at these films inspired the idea of creating a simulation role play, similar to what happens in the film ‘West World’, where people dress up and act out different past times, films or a perfect fantasy lifestyle.

Even though I was very interested in this idea I found it hard to create something original.

‘Design and build a simulation which trigger a specific experience or emotion in the user/ viewer’.

To help me get inspiration on creating a simulation, I am researching into existing simulations, Artists Work based around simulations and films. 

Below is a list of existing simulations:

•Arcade games

•Xbox Kinect /Wii

•Virtual worlds-‘second life’

•Simulation training- medical/Armed Forces/Pilots 

•Simulation Resorts- Disneyworld

•Fantasy living- films- Stepford wives, Pleasantville

Overall

Overall I have really enjoyed this project as I have been able to use my imagination to the max. I have so many more ideas I would have liked to produce if I only had more time, like creating a series of film or adverts similar to the ‘protect and survive’ series,  radio announcements, news reports and internet warnings. I feel the pieces I created where successful at answering the brief I set to do, however if I had more time I could have took higher quality photographs to work with.

In the Street

As I will not be able to portray the poster in the context they are in within the studio space, I have taken images of the posters in my street.

Final Pieces 'Warning - Alien Invasion on Earth'

I got a positive response for all the posters, leaflet and hat from my tutor and peers; however there was one small change to make to ensure the pieces looked as professional as could be, this was to have borders to guarantee the text and images fit correctly on the pages when printed.

The thought of enlarging the 3 posters from size A4 to A3 would be an improvement as they would look more like posters.

Final Pieces:

'Warning - Alien Invasion on Earth'