Redefining Art

How art is defined and consumed has reached far beyond the walls of a traditional museum. In our upcoming series Nelda explores the dynamic new art makers of today.

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Art uncovers the soul of what it is to be human. Creative expression in its many forms is all around us and has always been a part of the human experience. It can help us understand, interpret, and engage with the the world we live in or inspire new ideas and influence different ways of thinking. Our upcoming series, Nelda on Art explores dynamic new art makers of today.

How art is defined and consumed by modern civilization has reached far beyond the walls of a traditional museum. Innovators are creating exciting artistic experiences that are expanding access and impacting communities around the globe. Our series journeys from the sometimes hidden art forms that have played a vibrant role in popular culture to future facing immersive installations that are blazing a trail and redefining art.

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SERIES ONE EPISODES

Karen Maness

Hollywood’s Lost Art
EPISODE 1

Wonderspaces

Extraordinary Art
EPISODE 2

Sven Ortel

The Artistry of Projection Design
EPISODE 3

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

School of Design and Creative Technology
EPISODE 4

Blue Lapis Light

Aerial Transcendent Works
EPISODE 5

Meow Wolf

Immersive Art Experiences
EPISODE 6

Our first episode takes a look back at some of the largest paintings on the planet-Hollywood’s scenic backdrops. While these gigantic hand painted backings were meant to be essentially unnoticeable, they provided the colorful landscapes and locations of some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. Scenic artist and author Karen Maness, takes us behind the scenes of this nearly lost art and how efforts from the Art Directors Guild saved many backdrops from destruction.

Art brings people together is the philosophy of Wonderspaces founder Jason Shin. In episode two, take a private tour with this former marine turned curator through the imaginative and interactive installations of his rapidly expanding immersive museums.

Described as dazzling by the New York Times, the work of celebrated projection designer Sven Ortel has been keeping audiences mesmerized for decades. Episode three explores the visceral theatrical worlds created by Ortel and the new impactful places he has found to project his visual designs.

The exploding array of market needs for creative technology skills demands a new generation of professionals. In episode four, see how The University of Texas is meeting that demand through its new School of Design and Creative Technologies. A successful leader of global creative firms and Associate Dean, Doreen Lorenzo shows how this new program is a game changer.

With its finger on the pulse of urban culture, street art provides a canvas for public expression with important and impactful messages. Episode five takes you on a guided road trip looking at the powerful murals in downtown Austin and the artists and organizations that have made them possible.

What does it feel like to dance dangling from the roof of a skyscraper or swing over a 100 foot dam? Find out in episode six. Artistic Director of Blue Lapis Light Dance Company Sally Jacques, shows us the ropes, rules, and artistry of site specific aerial dance.

What began as a scrappy artists coalition, has now grown into one of the standard bearers of immersive art experiences. Meow Wolf was an early innovator in the immersive sphere. Episode seven takes you to Santa Fe, New Mexico where it all started and where Meow Wolf continues to evolve.