Augmented Shadow: Chasing Stars in Shadow

Synopsis

‘Augmented Shadow’, devised by a media artist Joon Yong Moon, refers to a device and experience that implements a kind of augmented reality using shadows. This device enhances reality by superimposing virtual shadows on the actual shadows of objects according to the angle of the lighting device that the audience controls. The artist has tried the unique visual language and interaction rules of ‘Augmented Shadow’ through a series of work. Augmented Shadow: Chasing Stars in Shadow is a story about shadow kids who come and go between 2D and 3D. In conjunction with the story, Augmented Shadow technique creates an optical illusion, making the flat shadows appear three-dimensional to the viewer. This original illusion is used in a unique way of storytelling.

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Biography

Joon Yong Moon (Korea, b.1982) is a new media artist working in Seoul. His works were exhibited at MOMA(New York), Microwave, Onedotzero, FILE, Cinekid, Scopitone, and major museums of Korea such as National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul Museum of Art, Gwanju Design Biennale, and Kumho Museum. His representative series of works, Augmented Shadow was selected for STARTS Prize nominations, and the excellence award of Japan Media Arts Festival. He is mostly working on experimental media and computational art such as augmented reality, tangible interface, generative art, and sound visualization.

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MOON Joon Yong

Credits

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Art & Engineering by Joon Yong Moon
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3D art by Lee Woo Suk
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animation by Lee Dong Yup
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animation & engineering by Min Young Ki
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music by Tony Lim

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