By manipulating the wood cubes on the table, Composition becomes at the same time a world, a sculpture, a music instrument, and a multi-handed dance.

This XR installation pushes the limits of augmented reality with a proposal without headsets. The detection system is precise and allows a free and organic interaction with the objects on the table. Thanks to an interactive system of dynamic mapping, the canvas comes to life under the hands of the participants.

This project was developed in Montreal, Canada, during an artist residency with the PHI Studio.

Come join us for the press day between 2pm and 6pm on March 12 at the Fairmont Hotel Austin at booth 707 to experience the installation. Vincent Morisset (AATOAA Studio), creator of Composition, and the PHI Studio’s team will be present.

The installation will also be available from March 13 to 16 between 11am and 6pm. Look at the interactive map to find us.

PHI would like to acknowledge and thank the financial support provided by the Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).

About us

AATOAA

Vincent Morisset is a director known for his artful use of technology and interactivity. He's also the founder of the studio AATOAA (pronounced à toi, meaning 'yours'). His small squad has been recasting how we experience the Internet, games, public spaces and films. Morisset first came to prominence through his long collaboration with Arcade Fire; Neon Bible is considered the first interactive music video, and Just a Reflektor won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Interactive Program. With Icelandic band Sigur Rós, Morisset directed their groundbreaking live-experience INNI, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. In 2015, he premiered Way to Go at Sundance, won three Webbys and the People's Choice of the year at FWA. Recently, he created the pieces Vast Body, Habitat and Motto.

PHI Studio

PHI Studio focuses its activities on the presentation and curation of immersive works in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR). Recognized locally and internationally for its innovative production approach, technical expertise, and achievements in new forms of storytelling, PHI Studio collaborates with major global industry players and festivals and has worked on many award-winning projects, with international presentations in New York, Tokyo, Venice, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, and Houston, among others. As a pioneer in interactive experiences, PHI Studio pushes the boundaries of immersive projects, with a focus on enhancing the visitor experience through a keen sense of detail and the elaboration of high-quality scenography. With a reputation for close collaborations with artists, creators, directors, and producers from different backgrounds, PHI Studio aspires to be a catalyst of innovation, supporting the development of present and future talent.

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