Stargate

On view Nov. 7–16

By Chalk River Labs | Melbourne, Australia

Step into the future with Stargate, an innovative projection sculpture. Featuring a 12-foot square encompassing a circular ring, ingeniously designed to usher viewers on an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos. This sculptural marvel employs projection mapping to wrap the entire structure with mesmerizing visuals that can be appreciated from any vantage point. Viewers are encouraged to climb into the central ring, serving as both a meditative space and a source of breathtaking photo opportunities, creating interaction and shared experiences. Hypnotic visuals seamlessly meld with a contemplative soundtrack, creating an otherworldly portal where the audience is transported to the realm of the stars. 

About Chalk River Labs 

Jay Tettamanti is the award-winning creative mind behind Chalk River Labs, a Melbourne-based studio specializing in projection sculptures that tour to light and art festivals around the world. His works merge sculpture, projection, and sound into immersive experiences that invite audiences to explore and connect. Touring internationally, Tettamanti’s artworks have been featured at major festivals including World of Winter MI, BLINK Cincinnati, Lights On Stratford CAN, Enlighten Canberra AUS, and MAD Arts Florida. In Australia, his projection sculpture Night Parrots won both the Artistic Excellence Award and People’s Choice Award at the Ephemera Festival in Townsville 2023. Through these travelling installations, Tettamanti continues to bring large-scale, interactive art to diverse audiences, transforming public spaces into shared experiences of wonder and discovery. 

Instagram: @ChalkRiverLabs

Website: ChalkRiverLabs.art