Frequency ran from October 23rd to November 1st in the city of Lincoln. It showed many different uses of digital media applications in different art installations. These range from virtual reality, movement controlled by social media, films and projection mapping.
VR used the Oculas Rift to put someone in a dream world, which used a boat journey and imaginary scales to show a dream. Another one was a flying tour of Lincoln castle. Both of these would only be possible through VR, as we cannot enter dreams or fly; showing that digital media can enhance the everyday.
The projection mapping showed different windows on a surface, creating a snapshot into the otherwise unseen. By projecting the videos, more were visible at once, allowing for a greater insight to the world that the project was showing. This turned a series of films into a piece of art.
My favourite piece was an art installation at the Lincoln Drill Hall. This was a wall made up of different panels, and they changed configuration whenever the wall was tweeted on Twitter. This made the exhibit interactive, allowing for the audience to connect with the artwork itself.
The art festival had multiple exhibits which have worked as inspiration for my own projects. It was great to see the different ways that digital media can be used to enhance a project, and the festival has shown me new ways to use my ideas practically.