“The Travels of Mariko Horo” by Tamiko Thiel
Title:
The Travels of Mariko Horo
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Creation Year:
2006
Medium:
interactive 3D installation
Artist Statement:
The Travels of Mariko Horo is an interactive 3D installation. Participants are able to change the virtual environment as a result of their movements and actions. Mariko is a fictitious character from Japan time traveling between the 12th and 22nd century, and through her eyes participants can experience the exotic and mysterious Occident.
Sponsors:
Support from the Japan Foundation, the Kyoto Art Center, Center for Advanced Visual Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Bitmanagement Software GmbH
