What does augmented reality mean as a medium of expression for computational artists?

As augmented reality (AR) quickly evolves with new technological practice, there is a growing need to question and reevaluate its potential as a medium for creative expression. The authors discuss AR within computational art, framed within AR as a medium, AR aesthetics and applications. The Forum for Augmented Reality Immersive Instruments (ARImI), a two-day event on AR, highlights both possibilities and fundamental concerns for continuing artworks in this field, including visual bias, sensory modalities, interactivity and performativity. The authors offer a new AR definition as real-time computationally mediated perception

Reality

A two person show with Michele Tocca curated by Sue Kennington. Burgoyne presents two site specific works specially conceived for the site and space. Beachballs (Drawing) a live performance in which Burgoyne seeks to draw on a moving non- flat surface. In this case, the surface is Thirty nine 61cm diameter beachballs, 39 being the number that would be required to cover the floor area of the gallery space where he will exhibit the resulting film. Alongside this, a large soft spatial form, the result of measuring by walking on floor cloths ( he bought locally) across the surface area of his accommodation given him during his stay.'Beachballs' combines a Sisyphean endurance and dadesque absurdity as he wrestles with the beachballs, seeking as he is to connect them in sellotape. A line seeking to contain a mass of non flat space..covering, constricting the balls, they're energy, whose aim is to do everything but

KIMA - A holographic telepresence environment based on cymatic principles

KIMA is a holographic surround-sound installation that visualizes telepresence as both a phonetic and a synaesthetic phenomenon. The performance piece is based on the physical conditions of cymatics-the study of physically visible sound wave patterns. Two environments, a quad surround and a holographic interface, build the framework of a telematic experience that illustrates communication as wave forms while focusing on the relationship between sound and matter. © 2013 Oliver Gingrich, Alain Renaud, Eugenia Emets

Negotiating Reality

Our understanding of research through design is demonstrated by a close examination of the methods used in the project lifeClipper2. This design research project investigates the applicability of immersive outdoor Augmented Reality (AR). lifeClipper2 offers an audiovisual walking experience in a virtually extended public space and focuses on audiovisual perception as well as on the development of the appropriate technology. The project involves contributions of partners from different fields of research. Thus, lifeClipper2 is able to test the potential of AR for visualizing architecture and archaeological information and to challenge our understanding of perception and interaction. Using examples from our research, the paper reflects on how scenario design contributes to the production of design knowledge and explores the possibilities and variations of AR. Finally, the paper drafts our approach to design research. The three tenets of our work are: the use of scenarios as a tool of interdisciplinary research, the experimental exploration of media and the intention to make design knowledge explicit. Keywords: augmented reality; locative media; hybrid environment; immersion; perception; experience design; research through design; scenario design</p

Expanding reality

This article was originally published in The Prophet -- a journal created by and for the students at the Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) to amplify the voices of STH students by promoting and sharing a range of perspectives on matters of concern including, but not limited to, spiritual practices, faith communities and society, the nature of theology, and current affairs. It serves as a platform for STH students to share their academic work, theological reflections, and life experiences with one another and the wider community."He drew a circle that shut me out. Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But love and... " [EXCERPT