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Ian CHENG, "Life After BOB: The Chalice Study"

  • Writer: idzia13200
    idzia13200
  • Oct 3, 2021
  • 3 min read

Updated: Apr 7


Ian CHENG, Life After BOB: The Chalice Study

📍Les Forges - Parc des Ateliers, Luma Foundation, Arles



▪️ Installation iDzia : LED screen in cinemascope format, 5.1 sound


Ian CHENG, "Life After BOB: The Chalice Study"


From June 26 to October 2, 2021, the Fondation Luma in Arles hosted a one-of-a-kind installation, Life After BOB: The Chalice Study by Ian Cheng. This innovative work introduces a new form of programmable storytelling that allows visitors to immerse themselves in a fictional world while actively influencing its content. The project combines cutting-edge technologies, including real-time cinematic tools via the Unity program, and an AI-managed "wiki world." This approach provides the viewer not only with access to explore the story but also with the rights to read and write, enabling them to play, modify, and expand the details of the created universe, thus becoming an active participant in the evolution of the narrative.

Ian Cheng's creation is based on interactivity and the constant evolution of the work. Life After BOB is not just a passive audiovisual installation; it transforms the spectator into a participant in the story, giving them a crucial role in the unfolding of the narrative. This groundbreaking concept is enhanced by the use of a cinemascope LED screen, allowing the work to be presented with stunning image quality that fully immerses the audience in Cheng's world. The large-screen format is one of the key elements that ensures an immersive visual experience, offering an impressive and detailed view of the virtual universe unfolding before the audience.

The sound dimension was designed to perfectly complement the visual aspect. Thanks to a high-quality 5.1 audio system, the sound envelops the visitors, further enhancing the immersive and interactive experience. The spatialized and dynamic sounds interact with the image, making every moment of the program more intense and realistic. This sound system adds an additional layer of depth to the atmosphere, inviting a more sensory exploration.

The Artificial Intelligence used in Life After BOB also plays a central role in the installation, adjusting and developing the story's content based on the public's interventions. For instance, visitors can modify elements of the story in real time, alter variables, and interact with the characters and events in the fictional world. This not only allows for a unique experience with each visit but also opens the door to collaborative and evolving storytelling.

By bringing this installation to the Fondation Luma, Ian Cheng has redefined the boundary between art and technology, creating a work where the spectator becomes a participant in an ever-evolving story. The installation was a tremendous success, allowing visitors to actively engage in a world that is constantly changing, where imagination and reality meet through interaction and technology.

We are proud to have contributed to this work by setting up the cinemascope LED screen and the 5.1 sound system, which played a vital role in creating this immersive experience. Thanks to our expertise, this installation was able to deliver the high-quality performance Ian Cheng envisioned, and we are thrilled to have been a part of this exceptional project.

A big thank you to all the event partners: @eyecheng, @luma_arles, @idzia_audiovisuel, #unilumin, and #fohhn for their collaboration in making Life After BOB an unforgettable experience.


From June 26, 2021 to October, 02, 2021



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