INSIDER-OUTSIDER
Musical journey into the world of Henry Darger
INSIDER-OUTSIDER is an interactive virtual reality musical experience inspired by the life of Henry Darger, a world-renowned "outsider artist" whose work remained unknown until his death.
Co-produced by Lucid Realities and Science & Mélodie, the experience is part of a vast transmedia project titled OUTSIDER, led by musician Philippe Cohen Solal (Gotan Project). This project combines music, animation, and artistic performances to reinterpret Henry Darger’s work.
The American artist created countless writings, paintings, and song lyrics while living in seclusion in his Chicago room from 1930 until his death in 1973. In stark contrast to today's society, where everything is displayed and shared, Darger never revealed his work to anyone. Yet, his almost esoteric vision of the world seems to resonate with contemporary reality: heroines and child soldiers—sometimes hybrid beings—fight against the forces of evil to save the world from the Apocalypse.
The virtual reality experience continues the OUTSIDER project’s sensory, musical, and visual exploration. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in a fantastical universe inspired by Darger’s illustrations, protect the children who inhabit it (the Vivian Girls), and harmonize the world by interacting with music and nature.
Information
- VR 6DoF interactive
- Theme(s):
- Fine arts
- Music
- Animation
- Performing arts
- Duration(s):
- 12'
- Language(s):
- English
- French
- Audience(s):
- General audience
Credits
Director: Philippe Cohen Solal
Voice overs: Denis Lavant, Geoffrey Carey
Original Score: Philippe Cohen Solal, Mike Lindsay
Executive producer: Lucid Realities
Coproducers: Lucid Realities, Science & Mélodie, Grand Palais-RMN, Centre Pompidou, CDA Enghien-les-Bains
In partnership with: 104factory
With the support of: CNC
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