An augmented reality artwork by John Fillwalk
Neil Zehr (development), Dr. Michael Rhoades (music)
To get the iPhone app visit the Apple App Store at the link below:
The FounderingCreated by the Institute for Digital Intermedia Art / IDIA Lab / Ball State University
This augmented reality site-specific artwork, designed by artist John Fillwalk and the IDIA Lab team at Ball State University, allows visitors to use their phones to transform this location into an immersive virtual art experience.
AR Art / The Foundering
Instructions
iPhone App users:
When standing in the alley, scan the QR code to experience the augmented reality artwork and install the iOS app from the Apple App Store.
Allow location and camera permission to align the experience to the real world.
For best setup, stand here, point your camera here, and press BEGIN – then walk through the alley to view the experience.
Turn silent mode off and your phone volume up to immerse in the experience!
Android users or iPhone users who do not want to install the app:
During October 2, 2025 ArtsWalk, point your iPhone or Android phone at additional QR codes provided by the event staff (not the code on A Frame sign) – accept permission requests for location and camera.
The QR code link will open a browser-based AR experience.
Move phone around a little to calibrate position on app start up.
Make sure phones are not set to silent and volume is up.
Start to walk down the alley. 3D objects and sound experiences appear as you walk the length of the alley.
Look for the QR code below, provided by event staff.
While using this app please be aware of your surroundings!
Project made possible by support through:
