Camilo Egas Never Left Ecuador- (Virtual Reality)

"Calle 14" (14th Street)  is one of the most enigmatic paintings by Ecuadorian Artist Camilo Egas. Painted in 1937 in New York City, it is a visual response to the aftermath of the great depression, in which a beaten and engulfed man is portrayed in a lonely and cold subway station. 

This painting was recreated in VR to experience it outside of the limitations of the second dimension. This immersive approach enables us to render a new meaning of the painting and to extend its narrative inspired by a testimony provided by Eric, Camilo´s son, which gives insights about the artist´s memory, identity, and sense of belonging.

Eric’s testimony appears in Camilo Egas: A Secret Man (2009), a documentary directed by Santiago Carcelén Cornejo.

Roles: Concept, production, and design.

Explore the history of Salsa (Augmented Reality)

On August 21st, 1971, a New York City Latin band called Fania All-Stars played on the Cheetah Club in Midtown Manhattan. Many historians and ethnomusicologists consider this concert as one of the most important events in the history of Latin music because it gave birth to the “concept” of what we know as “salsa.”

By using augmented reality (AR), this project not only unfolds the liner notes of the live album recorded that night, but also provides an interactive storytelling experience. By merging archive material such as video, photography, and audio, this AR piece allows the audience to explore the history behind this seminal event in Latin culture in the US.

Roles: Concept, production, and design.