Ornament Embodied is an immersive project that brings ornamental design to life through augmented reality (AR) face filters. Each filter is crafted by adapting and drawing inspiration from elements of intricate metalwork traditions and its accompanying visual motifs.
SCAN TO ACTIVATE ON SNAPCHAT
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Mock up of potential activation and partnership at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London
This project bridges traditional craftsmanship with digital innovation, inviting users to embody art and design history in a modern, dynamic way, and encourages users to consider what is communicated through ornament.
As part of a larger thesis project exploring the ever-shifting function of ornament, Ornament Embodied is an inquiry into the characteristics of self-ornament in the 21st century. In a world that is rapidly digitized and hypercommodified, how has the ability to embody one’s own identity changed?
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The filters explore the transformation of classical ornamentation into digital form, allowing users to experience the rich textures, patterns, and aesthetics of different eras as wearable, interactive pieces.
© Abby Lee 2024