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Can art exist in the space between the physical and the virtual? This installation serves as a canvas for the digital world, utilizing a minimalist physical structure to anchor virtual narratives. Using Web AR ARUCO marker technology, the piece invites viewers to look beyond the visible.
As visitors navigate the installation, their smartphones reveal hidden layers and forms—specifically digital versions of Pēteris Martinsons’ ceramic artworks. These digital assets were created through photogrammetry, scanning the original physical ceramics to preserve their intricate textures and forms in a 3D digital space. This interaction transforms a public square into an interactive gallery, where the viewer’s physical movement and perspective directly dictate the evolution of the medium. By demanding that the observer walk around and “scan” the structure, the work dissolves the boundary between the physical environment and the digital archive.
This project was built for Europe Museum Night 2024 at the Rothko Museum in Daugavpils. Following its debut as a large-scale installation, the digital components and AR markers were reused and integrated into the museum’s permanent educational program, “Pētera stāsts” (Peter’s Story). The technology was adapted for physical worksheets, allowing students to interact with Martinsons’ legacy through a contemporary, tech-driven lens during museum lessons
As the sole creator, I was responsible for the end-to-end development of both the physical and digital experience. Performing the 3D scanning of Pēteris Martinsons’ ceramic works, processing the photogrammetry data, and optimizing high-poly models for smooth real-time web rendering. Building the application using React for a modular UI and the AR.js library to handle marker-based tracking.
Developing the web-based platform so users could access the experience via a QR code without downloading an external app, ensuring performance across various mobile devices.
Marker based augmented reality exhibition
Can art exist in the space between the physical and the virtual? This installation serves as a canvas for the digital world, utilizing a minimalist physical structure to anchor virtual narratives. Using Web AR ARUCO marker technology, the piece invites viewers to look beyond the visible.
As visitors navigate the installation, their smartphones reveal hidden layers and forms—specifically digital versions of Pēteris Martinsons’ ceramic artworks. These digital assets were created through photogrammetry, scanning the original physical ceramics to preserve their intricate textures and forms in a 3D digital space. This interaction transforms a public square into an interactive gallery, where the viewer’s physical movement and perspective directly dictate the evolution of the medium. By demanding that the observer walk around and “scan” the structure, the work dissolves the boundary between the physical environment and the digital archive.
This project was built for Europe Museum Night 2024 at the Rothko Museum in Daugavpils. Following its debut as a large-scale installation, the digital components and AR markers were reused and integrated into the museum’s permanent educational program, “Pētera stāsts” (Peter’s Story). The technology was adapted for physical worksheets, allowing students to interact with Martinsons’ legacy through a contemporary, tech-driven lens during museum lessons
As the sole creator, I was responsible for the end-to-end development of both the physical and digital experience. Performing the 3D scanning of Pēteris Martinsons’ ceramic works, processing the photogrammetry data, and optimizing high-poly models for smooth real-time web rendering. Building the application using React for a modular UI and the AR.js library to handle marker-based tracking.
Developing the web-based platform so users could access the experience via a QR code without downloading an external app, ensuring performance across various mobile devices.