Winter Scene VR
Walk into Francis Guy's 1820 painting, Winter Scene in Brooklyn
Experience the Painting in 3D
Designed for use in VR and WebGL, Winter Scene VR allows viewers to essentially "walk into" a painting and interact with characters and elements in the original 2D work. This not only adds a third dimension spatially, but also creates a interactive and immersive experience.
Dive into a Historically Informed Adaptation
In order to create a historically-informed experience, researchers have combined the original painting with primary sources such as maps, images, and writings. Rather than design a photo-realistic or life-like representation, the art style stays true to the painting style of Guy's work, which is especially noticeable in sky.
Explore a Moment in Brooklyn's Development
In addition to depicting the artwork of the original painting, this application probes the social history of race, gender, and identity in this developing and diverse New York neighborhood.