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MAP mima Showcase: Three Artworks, One Weekend

The Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) proudly presents a unique exhibition featuring three captivating 360° projection artworks, each offering an immersive experience that transcends traditional boundaries. Commissioned by MAP mima, these cutting-edge video artworks by PluginHUMAN, James Price, and Hannah Brontë promise to engage and inspire audiences with their innovative use of technology and storytelling.

Join us at MAP mima for a weekend of extraordinary immersive art, where each projection offers a unique perspective and a chance to engage with profound themes through cutting-edge visual experiences.

PluginHUMAN, Emerge, 2021

"Emerge" was the pioneering artwork to grace the 360° projection space at MAP mima. Created by PluginHUMAN, this mesmerising video artwork invites viewers to journey through the origins of life and the universe. By reimagining moments of conception and the Big Bang, "Emerge" immerses audiences in the very essence of emergence. The intricate microscopic details projected onto the expansive MAP mima space draw viewers into a realm where even the smallest elements are magnified, offering a profound and contemplative experience.

PluginHUMAN, Emerge at MAP mima

PluginHUMAN Emerge 2021. Courtesy MAP mima.

James Price, Wildlife, 2022

James Price's "WildLife" is an evocative moving image piece that showcases the artist's distinctive graphic storytelling. Through a rich tapestry of emotions ranging from joy to pathos, and humour to humanity, Price captures the essence of life in its myriad forms. The immersive nature of the 360° projection allows viewers to be enveloped in Price's world, where his unique visual language brings forth a deep emotional resonance and a powerful connection to the human experience.

James Price, Wildlife, 2022

James Price WildLife 2022. Courtesy MAP mima.

Hannah Brontë, MOTHERLOAD, 2022

In "MOTHERLOAD," Hannah Brontë presents an installation centered around a large globe suspended above a woman's hand, symbolising our interconnectedness and the support that sustains us. This work parallels the complexity and depth of the internet, offering a gradually unfolding experience that encourages full immersion. As viewers engage with the artwork, they are invited to embrace its healing potential and reflect on the collective support that binds us all.