A Digital Artwork that Lives, Evolves, and Responds
Introducing Living Canvas, a dynamic canvas that evolves with the passing hours, breathes with the rhythm of the world and responds to all its weather.
Our LAUNCH team has embarked on an exploration to not only push the creative boundaries of WebGL, but to embody the essence of our brand in a distinctive digital art piece. Beyond its visual spectacle, our ambition was to showcase the versatility of WebGL, seamlessly merging real-time data with illustrative 2D and 3D visuals.
“For Living Canvas, a simple idea grew into a full-blown concept that we were excited to shape into this digital art piece. We combined art with interactive web features, emphasising real-time visualisation and storytelling. It’s where art meets tech, and the real-time updates make our piece stand out. The project isn’t just about our brand. We’ve sprinkled in bits of our team’s personality throughout that showcase our team’s vision.”
– John Martinelli,
Head of Production Solarflare Studio
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The Dynamic WebGL World
Living Canvas goes beyond a static piece of art; it’s a responsive creation. Our Solarflare sun logo, once a traditional emblem, has evolved into an interactive weather symbol that mirrors the day and night cycle. It radiates warmth during the day and metamorphoses into a serene moon come nightfall. What sets this apart is the connection to live weather data sourced directly from publicly available APIs. Here, users are not passive spectators but active participants, shaping their real-time experience through an intuitive interface.
The auditory landscape of Living Canvas is as dynamic as its visuals. We carefully selected instruments like piano, synths, marimbas, and glockenspiels to mimic the atmosphere each weather condition conveys. These sonic elements are programmed to adapt from real-time data, offering an ever-changing journey that complements the visual artistry of the piece.
To infuse personality into the piece, we wove nuanced elements reminiscent of the Solarflare team. Select locations and illustrations within the art represent the diverse and widespread members of the studio.
Experience Living Canvas
This exploration stands testament to our fusion of creativity and technology, collaborating with Front-End Developer Tristan Lacroix, we’ve created a dynamic art piece that showcases our brand while celebrating the creativity, innovation, and personality that defines us. Explore the canvas, shape your experience, and discover the dynamic artwork here.
Awwwards | Honorable Mention 13.12.23.
FWA | FWA Of The Day 25.12.23.
CSS Design Awards | Website Of The Day 11.01.24, Best UI Design, Best UX Design and Best Innovation.
We’re always looking to expand our network of creative collaborators, from technical specialists to people that work in more traditional art forms. LAUNCH exists to blend the barriers between creative practices and new tech. Get in touch to explore ideas.
