Art from Space

Consistent Vision



An "exploration of art-related phenomena that manifests in interesting ways on Google's aerial maps", Art from Space allows visitors to jump borders and boundaries, viewing a wide array of art sites, monuments, structures, and ephemera. Werkhaus worked with curator Andrew Clifford, creating a portal that quickly gives users a introduction to the project and presents it's aspects. The blog itself was redesigned with a focus on simplicity and legibility, aesthetically lining up with the prominent map content. A custom icon set was created for the maps, another small touch that gave a greater consistency and uniqueness to a fascinating project. Visit

ARTSPACE

Presenting the Future



ARTSPACE is one of Auckland's major contemporary art galleries, and will be commissioning a series of internet based artworks. To present this work, Werkhaus designed and scripted an innovative interface. For each artwork, a hand-executed circle icon is drawn, providing both uniqueness and consistency. This organic approach is underpinned with intelligent scripting, which rearranges these 'nodes' to make the best use of the user's screen, as well as providing a unique experience every time. The interface itself is minimal but intuitive, with subtle touches like springing when rolled over. Behind the scenes, artist information and links can be updated with XML, making expansion and updating in the future simple.

Interpulsator

Ideas to Software



Exploring the ideas of time, decay, and failing technology, Werkhaus worked with Annie Bradley, producing screensavers for PC and Mac platforms from sequences of video footage. These were distributed via the gallery's website and run on-site via laptop, as well as making their way onto computer's in offices and businesses. Springing to life when the system shuts down, the software provides a compelling reason for letting their computer's sleep. Read more and download.