The Foundering

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 Foundering

Created by the Institute for Digital Intermedia Art / IDIA Lab / Ball State University


A narrow canal between red brick buildings with a small boat and several seagulls flying low over the water.

 

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:

Black and white button with the Apple logo and text that reads “Download on the App Store.”.

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!

NOTE: Due to changes in Android AR options, a new Android version will be coming soon.


While using this app please be aware of your surroundings!

Project made possible by support through:

 

Logo of The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, featuring a red abstract icon and the organization’s name in black script and bold uppercase text.

 

Black and white graphic with repeated DWNTWN on the left and the text THE ORIGINAL MUNCIE and MUNCIE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT on the right.