Sparkling Spices
SPARKLING SPICES
Interactive Exhibition
http://www.colab.org.nz/node/1024
Exhibiting from Friday 7 to Sunday 16 October 2011
Digital Art Live, Owens Foyer, Level 2, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE | Free
Created by Kritteka Gregory in association with Rebecca Jury. Music by Nikhil Mokkaptai & Saketh Vishnubhotla
Sparkling Spices
Sparkling Spices is an interactive artwork based on Diwali, the Festival of Lights. One of the main feature attractions of Diwali Festival is its fireworks. Kritteka’s interactive artwork will fuse the Auckland City cityscape with the vibrancy and colour of her Indian culture using traditional Indian artwork called Kolam patterns. This dynamic artwork reacts with the movement of people and these patterns explode across the interactive screen.
This event is happening in conjunction with Auckland’s Diwali Festival, 8-9 October in Aotea Square.
Auckland’s popular Diwali Festival brings the sights, sounds, tastes and energy of India to the heart of Auckland.
Kritteka Gregory
Kritteka Gregory migrated to New Zealand from India in 1999. In 2010 she graduated from AUT University with a Bachelors of Art & Design in Digital Design. She is currently studying Masters dealing with Indian diaspora in New Zealand culture. Krittekas’ work varies from 2D to 3D with her main focus on Visual Effects.
EVENTS AROUND THE EXHIBITION
Sparkling Spices Opening Event
Digital Art Live gets festive at Sparkling Spices. Join us for Happy Hour with drinks with discount rates.
Friday 7 October / 5 to 7 pm / Owens Foyer, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE
This event is happening in conjunction with Auckland’s Diwali Festival, 8-9 October in Aotea Square. Auckland’s popular Diwali Festival brings the sights, sounds, tastes and energy of India to the heart of Auckland.
Brought to you by: CoLab, AUT University, The Edge, Auckland City Council, and Diwali Festival.
Digital Art Live, Owens Foyer, Level 2, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE | Free
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