A brush with brilliance - The Silly Fellows illuminate van Gogh's legacy using Barco Projectors

Chennai, India - 2024

India welcomes an unprecedented experience as the exhibition "The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience" makes its debut in Chennai. Spearheaded by The Silly Fellows and Spectrum AV India as audiovisual supplier, this exhibition distinguishes itself by unveiling Vincent van Gogh's iconic masterpieces in full brilliance, powered by Barco G100 projectors. This innovative approach promises to illuminate van Gogh's vibrant colors and bold brush strokes like never before, offering attendees an immersive journey through the artist's life and work.

Barco solutions:

  • 14x G100-W22

Key benefits:

  • great image quality with an impressive lumens power
  • blending and warping capabilities for smooth multi-channel alignment
  • operational versatility and effortless implementation in different project designs
  • trusted partnership with Barco based on reliability 

Context

 

The touring exhibition brings the immersive experience of van Gogh’s body of work to India. It features four carefully curated rooms presenting a comprehensive exploration of the artists extra-ordinary life and artistic journey. As the play of visuals and sound synchronize to create a one-of-a-kind experience, “The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience” aims to go beyond the traditional gallery setting with the amalgamation of cutting-edge technology and van Gogh's timeless artistry.

 

Challenge

 

While the vision of bringing van Gogh's recognizable art to life in the best possible way was clear, the execution posed several challenges. It demands calibration, ambient light control, image optimization and seamless alignment. The dedicated teams at The Silly Fellows and Spectrum AV navigated these complexities with meticulous testing and calibration processes.

 

Solution

 

The Barco G100-W22s meet all the requirements in terms of image quality, reliability, and flexibility, making them the ideal choice for illuminating van Gogh's masterpieces in all their glory.

Renowned for their exceptional image performance, flexibility, and reliability, the G100 projectors open new possibilities with higher brightness levels than ever before, promising to bring the digital van Gogh content to life with unparalleled clarity and vibrancy. With 22,000 lumens brightness the Barco projectors showcase the meticulous details in van Gogh’s works.

“At The Silly Fellows, we're truly impressed with the exceptional performance of the Barco G100-W22 projectors,” says Sharan John at The Silly Fellows. “They've allowed us to accentuate the vivid color palette and bold techniques of van Gogh's work in ways we never thought possible.”

In addition, the G100-W22 projectors and their stable lens holder and extensive GC-lens range offer outstanding flexibility. This ensured smooth blending in the multi-channel setup, while also providing the flexibility to adapt to unique venue layouts when touring to other locations. 

 

Results

 

As the exhibition unfolds in Chennai and embarks on its tour across India, attendees are treated to an unforgettable sensory journey. By harnessing the power of Barco's G100-W22 projectors, The Silly Fellows was able to elevate "The Real Van Gogh Immersive Experience" to new heights, offering attendees an unforgettable journey through the artist's world. With each stroke of color and play of light, the exhibition sparks joy and wonder in the hearts of all who experience it.

We're truly impressed with the exceptional performance of the Barco G100-W22 projectors, they've allowed us to accentuate the vivid color palette and bold techniques of van Gogh's work in ways we never thought possible.

Sharan John

The Silly Fellows

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