Oracle: What? Music and Arts Festival 2021, August 6th and 7th.

OBLSK presented Fragment at the What? 2019 Festival. If this installation rocked your boat come out to see OBLSK’s most current piece, Oracle, at this years What? Music and Arts Festival 2021.

Oracle,  a place at which divine advice or prophecy is sought. OBLSK Interactive will be premiering, Oracle, a Holographic projection installation, at this year’s What? Music and Arts Festival on August 6th and August 7th. The What? Music and Arts Festival brings together National and Local artists and musicians to create a totally immersed sensory experience. Vibrant and Enthralling.  Come be inspired!  

M O T H E R

Mother: Earth

M O T H E R

June 24th 6-10pm @ the Vanderelli Room

MOTHER is an interactive performing art exhibit/performance about femininity, women's rights, motherhood, and the creation of humanity.

Mother, Mata, Mutter, Moeder, Ma, Okassa, Madre

Mother: Abandoned

O’ Mother, you beautiful being. Life giver and super snuggler. You are a foundation of stability and safety as well as the storm that disrupts and brings terror. Protector of the earth, bringer of the harvest, nurturer of our future generations. We bow down to thee in deep gratitude for your perseverance, your reverence, your femininity, your sexuality, your hips, your laughter, and your lullabies.

Please join us for a spectacular evening of performance and art installations as OBLSK teams with Motherful, to share a walkable journey through the yoni and beyond. This journey is transformative guiding the participant through inside outside spaces that activate via light, sculpture, and performance. The event culminates with an outside performance of wondrous local talents highlighted by OBLSK stage and lighting design.

20% of ticket proceeds go to empowering single mothers and mother earth.

Photos by Kate Sweeney

OBLSK

OBLSK consists of a team of artists, inventors, and designers who come together to create engaging interactive installations, finely crafted imagery, and powerful multi-sensory experiences.

OBLSK areas of expertise include video production, large-scale projection mapping, interactive electronic and mechanical engineering, visual design, costume and set design, brand development, and more. We collaborate with clients ready to pioneer new ways of engaging their audience; creative-minded organizations interested in developing their brand using art and technology.

Motherful

Motherful supports, empowers, and nurtures single mothers and their families in Columbus, Ohio by providing resources, community and education. Founded in 2018 by three single mothers, Motherful (Mothers In Arms) seeks to bridge the gaps experienced by single mothers and their children in Columbus, Ohio. Motherful was born from a desire to create an organization that would provide a respite of community for single mothers and their children where they would be understood and supported both emotionally and physically.

The Vanderelli Room

The Vanderelli Room is an art and performance gallery space that focuses on community and educational resources for artists of all abilities.

OBLSK: Current Art Installations

Liminal

2020 Illumination Festival in Canton, Ohio

Canton Cultural Center for the Arts: Arts in Stark

Fridays and Saturdays in January and February

Imagine a light Journey that can transport you to a liminal space, one that exists beyond the physical reach or deep within the mind. OBLSK is excited to present Liminal at the Illumination festival in Canton, Ohio Fridays and Saturdays in January and February. 

Through Multi level projection and light landscapes paired with immersive Soundscapes, Liminal can be experienced both as a drive through or on foot. Be sure to check out Liminal inside the Canton Cultural Center for the Arts. Liminal will be performed Friday and Saturday in January and February of 2021.

In conjunction with the 50th Birthday of  Arts in Stark, a non-profit, non-profit that uses the arts to create smarter kids, new jobs, and healthier communities.

Assembly,Peace,Flock

2020 Light in the Forest : Cincinnati Nature Center

Every weekend in December and first weekend in January

OBLSK is honored to work with the Cincinnati Nature Center to create an enchanting forest that highlight nature’s awesome beauty. Through projection mapping, landscape lighting design, and sculpture, OBLSK  is excited to illuminate the forest.  Light in the Forest will run every weekend in December and the first weekend in January.

Cincinnati Nature Center-Just minutes away from the downtown urban core, Cincinnati Nature Center offers more than 1,700 acres of forests, fields, streams and ponds and attracts more than 200,000 visitors each year.

With more members than any other nature center in the country, Cincinnati Nature Center provides the community with a unique and valuable education resource for innovative, nature-based learning opportunities in a variety of formats.

Light in the Forest Creative Process

Halloween drag variety show

2020 Heels of Horror

Written, produced, and performed by Nina west

Last week of October

Nina West’s HEELS OF HORROR, Columbus’ Halloween tradition, is back – with more laughs, scares, and monsters than ever before! Welcome to the 13th chapter in the Heels of Horror saga! OBLSK had a great time working with the Nina West team and Elevate Creative in editing and mapping the projection media onto the Ms Frankenstein dress worn by Nina West. The Heels of Horror was produced during covid inside the Historic Lincoln Theater in the Bronzeville neighborhood.

Creation

“Creating something from nothing.”

-Enrique, Central High student

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Creation… What does it mean to you?  Here at Central High we are teaming up with The Second Sight Project, OBLSK, and the Idea Foundry to talk about what the word creation means to us and our generation. Creation is a culmination of folklore, imagery, and creative storytelling that will unfold through spoken word, projection, art, and movement. We want everyone to come out and support us as you find your own meaning to creation.  Creation will be happening on Saturday, February 22nd @ 2:00pm @ the Idea Foundry 421 W State street. 43215. 

-written by Marcus, Central High student

Central High School provides a tuition free education to students ages 15-21. The Career Readiness Program allows students to get certification in Construction, STNA and Technology while working toward graduation. https://www.columbuscentralhigh.org/

Second Sight Project is an alternative art space. Founded in 2012 and now consisting of 3 spaces, Second Sight serves as a platform for experimenting artists and curators to flex their creative muscle, while encouraging connections between artists and the neighborhood of West Franklinton.https://www.facebook.com/SecondSightSecondSiteStudio/

OBLSK consists of a team of artists, inventors, and designers who come together to create engaging interactive installations, finely crafted imagery, and powerful multi-sensory experiences. http://www.oblskinc.com/

OBLSK Horizons and Reviews

BLINK

Projection Installation

BLINK is one of the largest light, art and projection mapping events in the nation. The four-day event features large-scale projection mapping installations, murals, urban artscapes, media light and interactive art in Cincinnati, OH. BLINK spans 30+ city blocks, from the Kentucky River Banks to Cincinnati’s Findlay Market. Food and beverages are available at the event. BLINK is free and open to the public – no tickets are required.

OBLSK premiered Shift an exploration into extra terrestrials and inter-dimensional travel through the eyes of a little girl.

“Maybe you've seen one. A shape in the sky, moving in impossible ways. Inexplicable, yet undeniably real. Do you share what you've experienced? How much do you trust those around you? Maybe you've seen one. Maybe it's seen you.”

OBLSK invites you to become a witness to the extraordinary. Shift your gaze upwards, and your perception outwards through this spectacle of color and light at Blink 2019.

OBLSK consists of a team of artists, inventors, and designers who come together to create engaging interactive installations, finely crafted imagery, and powerful multi-sensory experiences. Our areas of expertise include video production, large-scale projection mapping, interactive electronic and mechanical engineering, visual design, costume and set design, brand development, and more. We collaborate with clients ready to pioneer new ways of engaging their audience; creative-minded organizations interested in developing their brand using art and technology.

OBLSK Artists

Pelham Johnston

eve Warnock

Alexi Alexaieff

Lisa Woodward

Ready for 100 State Wide Video

Media Production

The Earth is an amazing place to live and we all get to work together to keep her glistening and teeming with life.  Speaking of teeming… OBLSK is teaming up with Sierra Club to create media for the Ready for 100 Ohio Campaign. Ready for 100 is a national campaign that is asking cities  of the United States to commit to 100% Renewable energy by 2050. 

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says the world must cut carbon emissions in half by 2030 and to zero by 2050 if we are to preserve a livable planet.

You can check out the video we made for the  Columbus Ready for 100 Campaign here.

AND we are super excited to extend this work by creating an influential media piece for the Ready for 100 Ohio Sierra club State campaign to get more cities in Ohio to commit to 100% renewable energy.

Wakka Wakka

Media Production

Wakka Wakka is an incredible Puppet theater company based out of Oslo, Norway and New York City.  Wakka Wakka is an award-winning, innovative visual theatre company whose mission is to push the boundaries of the imagination by creating works that are bold, unique, and unpredictable. Want to know more?

OBLSK has been honored to work with Wakka Wakka on a few prior projects including Made in China, and Animal Riot.  And we are excited to announce that we will again be joining forces to create projection media for their newest work in the pipeline The Immortal Jellyfish Girl.  Here are a few of our initial Mockups that were premiered at the Nordland Visual Theater in Stamsund Norway in August. In Spring Wakka Wakka will be returning to Stamsund for the second round of Producton and creation on the Immortal Jellyfish Girl. Keep your eyes out for more!

In the meantime Check out the Animal Riot website and become part of the movement.  Its a hilarious and thought provoking journey. Below is a workshop conducted by Wakka Wakka that OBLSK documented.

Fragment

Projection Installation

 OBLSK premiered Fragment at the What Music and Arts Festival.  Fragment is our latest projection mapping installation that uses perspective, form, imagery, and light to create Magic.  We envision this sculpture traveling to many destinations. What? Music and Arts Festival was developed by What? Productions LLC, a team of Columbus natives who came together in late 2017 based on a shared passion for the arts, music and their community.

Paper Airplanes Music Video

Video Production

Back after a seven-year hiatus, Ryan Horns and the Ohio noise pop band Paper Airplane made their return this year after recording two albums in 2017. Watch their video for the first single, "Too Many Words," from the upcoming full-length album OTHELLO.   Paper Airplanes just released the “Sidewalks Falling From my Feet” music Video which OBLSK shot and produced and we are excited to continue the work with Ryan Horns in creating the next Music video. Super!

BRAIN

Sculptural Installation, Interactive installation, Biosensors, Projection Mapping

The Brain is a fascinating and mysterious mechanism which is central to human counciousness. The OBLSK Interactive artists (Eve Warnock, Pelham Johnston, Marque Reavley, & Stacie Sells) have designed a sculptural installation that incorporates sound, light, imagery, and uses biometric data to create an immersive interactive experience. Using EEG brain sensing technology we are exploring how our brain reacts to the sounds and images that are presented to it, and how these images and sounds can be changed based on our brain activity. Are we able to transcend beyond our consciousness? Beyond our bodies and ourselves? Come find out yourself and see how technical interfaces are being used to augment human cognition. Brain was premiered at the Blockfort Gallery and presented at the Columbus Makers X.

Loops and Life

Projection Mapping, 3D Projection, Projection Installation

Loops and Life a projection installation onto the 400 Rich Street Studio was a collaboration between Motion Designer Sabrina Truong, The Ready for 100 Columbus Sierra Club team, 400 Rich Street Studios and OBLSK.

Franklinton Fridays was started by the Artists of Franklinton as a way to unite the community through Art.  The Art Studios of 400 Rich, Chromedge, and the Vanderelli Room Gallery open up their doors to the public for a fun filled evening of music, art, and entertainment.

GreenSpot Recycling Video

Video Production

Alright Columbus!!!!  OBLSK is thrilled to be a part of this Green Spot Advisory board and we are supporting on a series videos that embark on creating change in people’s lives to take action to live more sustainably.  We all get to take part! Check out the last video we created on Recycling. The next one will be on Transportation and will be out soon!

Digital Marketing

Looking to extend your online networks.  OBLSK does an amazing job at creating an online Identity that incorporated creative content, online marketing strategies, and SEO optimization.

Windchimes Chinese Restaurant

Join us for authentic Chinese in an elegant restaurant with a casual feel. Our flavors are exquisite using only the finest ingredients. We create magic with our bold flavors and our finely crafted spices! We offer a full service bar, a lunch menu, private parties, and carry out. We are located in Dublin, Ohio.

Conus Laser Group

Conus Laser Group is a large-format laser cutting and laser engraving production facility in Columbus, Ohio. We work with a wide range of customers: from corporations needing mass production, to individuals with personalized projects. Our mission is to provide exceptional laser cutting, laser engraving, laser etching, laser marking and design services.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. We find that superior, simple ingredients including real fruit and veggies set our smoothies apart from the others.

And our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and gourmet bowls are made fresh with high quality meats and cheeses and topped with fresh produce and flavorful sauces.

Combine that with a fun atmosphere and unparalleled hospitality and you can see why people return again and again for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe experience.

January 2019: New Year Horizon & Review

OBLSK Production Space

On the Horizon

Brain-

It’s True.  Brain is coming to the Blockfort Gallery this March.  We are super excited for this exhibition and are really going to stretch or capacity in understanding brain activity, thresholds, infrasound, Pressure, Pleasure.

The Brain is a fascinating mechanism made up of networks upon networks of information that encode and transfer and bring cellular structures to life. OBLSK is designing a sculptural installation that incorporates sound, light, imagery, and biometric data. Using an EEG brain sensor we are looking at how the brain reacts to the sounds and images that are presented before us and how these images and sounds change based on the participants electrical activity of the brain. From a conceptual standpoint they explore how technical interfaces are being used to monitor human cognition.

Opening Reception: March 7, 2019

On view: March 7 - 31, 2019

Godspeed -

Godspeed is still in the works as director Celia Peters keeps experimenting with new platforms for it to exist.  She will be showing a virtual reality version at the Wonderball event at the Columbus Museum of Art on January 26th.  OBLSK has the pleasure of designing a hologram animation for the White Castle dinner scene. More to come soon...

Phia Concept

OBLSK is embarking on a series of videos that encapsulate the inner workings of Phia Concept a salon based company out of Columbus, Ohio.  Both Phia Salon and Philosophi, two of their successful salons embrace their concept. We will keep you updated on the best of the best as we enter 2019 from this awesome company.

Wakka Wakka: Animal Riot-

Wakka Wakka is by far one of our favorite puppet companies. Their wild storytelling style with intricate puppet characters takes the audience into surreal landscapes.  Animal Riot a web based art piece that brings together their knack for storytelling through short videos and experimental workshops. We will keep you posted when the Animal Riot web page goes live!

Zen Genius-

ZenGenius employs the best designers and merchandisers to elevate your space to the next level to drive consumer traffic. They provide expertise in visual merchandising, event merchandising, creative direction, visual operations, and seminars and workshops.

Wanna know a few tricks to the trade? We will be creating Visual Merchandising training video this year! If you work in the Visual Merchandising world these videos will be a must see!

OBLSK Reviews

Waterfall

The journey of water through our Earth’s landscapes is a fascinating tale. Water, the source of all living things takes on many forms and has fascinated humans since our existence.  In our current world water is on everyone’s minds as we hear of our Arctic deserts melting into the sea, raising the sea levels. The Nansen Shelf located in AntArctica is an impressive Ice Form that is telling the tale of the direct impact of climate change.  On the edge of this shelf is massive waterfall that is growing, draining the melting sheet into the ocean. The raw power of this waterfall is impressive and the impact of this cascading motion is truly noticeable and eye awakening. What are these Waterfalls telling us?

Forever in human existence we have followed the rivers.  Our ears are in tune to the sound of moving water. Waterfalls are distinct in their auditory impressions. The fullness of sound that literally fills the space with resonance and sound waves. The power of the waterfall is humbling as the sheer magnitude of Gravity and force that seems unstoppable.  The sound and sight of the waterfall creates a space of spirituality where the mind becomes inundated with the many frequencies that are playing out at equal intensities. In other words A waterfall produces white noise.

Through projection and sound, OBLSK has created Waterfall as a space where the viewer can immerse themselves into the sight and sound of the Falling Water allowing the stress of the day to be washed away.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is Central Ohio’s premier botanical garden and home to the iconic John F. Wolfe Palm House which dates back to 1895. The experience consists of botanical biomes, lush gardens, special horticulture and art exhibitions, and seasonal offerings. A collection of glass works by artist Dale Chihuly and light art by James Turrell are also on display and included with admission.

Eve

is a multimedia artist, working in film, performance, electronics, sculpture, and light. She is a concept storyteller who creates interdisciplinary teams that explore topical issues through research, social experiments, and community engaged artworks.

Pelham

is a filmmaker, inventor, researcher, and artist. He uses a combination of creativity, technical know-how, and a love for working collaboratively to create finely crafted moving art and media that tells a story with a purpose.

Annie

is a designer, filmmaker, and graphic artist. With a BFA from Columbus College of Art & Design in Film and Video, her specialty is in media and graphics.

Sarah

She sees creating art as one way humans have evolved to advertise their genetic fitness. She’s dabbled in several different mediums from painting, dance, video, performance, and so much more.

Maxwell

is a production artist who’s great at collaborating from concept to completion offering support in the structural design, problem solving, and aesthetic. His dedication to these projects made building them more manageable and more fun! His good nature and spirit really eases the heavy lifting that comes from these amazingly large installation projects!

John

is a Production Artist and professional Painter.

Nicky - is a Textile Artist along with production and installation master!

SantaVille

Twas the night before Christmas and all through SantaVille, mice were stirring. Join us for a jaunt through SantaVille where you get to see how the reindeers bathe, or the bakers dance, or even how Santa does his laundry!  Be sure to check out the secret views into Santa’s workshop and if you think like a mouse and see like a mouse, you may even Spot the real Santa before he sees you!

Ignite your senses this holiday season as you journey through Santaville! The experience is brought to life through interactive rooms, light and video installations, and projection mapping.  Explore Santaville and its gallery of rooms to discover color, smells, clues, and hidden gnomes! The experience is exciting with delightful surprises leading up to the moment you meet Santa Claus.  Be sure to look through the mouse doors and through the many peepholes to find something new. Bring your family to Polaris to tell your wish list to Santa. The Holiday decor is made from sustainable materials and has been designed, produced, and manufactured here in Columbus, Ohio.  

Thank you to all the Amazing Artists that worked on this project:

eve Warnock - Creative Director/ co-founder - Producer of the Polaris Holiday installation, Pelham Johnston - Creative Director/ co-founder - Technical Director of the Polaris Holiday Installation, Lisa Woodward - Operations Manager - Facilitation and Management of OBLSK Artists and overall Polaris Holiday Project objectives and deadlines, Sarah Weinstock - Production Manager - Managed Studio Space and workshop protocols and Production artist, Stacie Sells - Marketing Manager - Managed Marketing Material and Media documenting and promoting Polaris Holiday Project, Annie Kuhn - Video and Marketing - in Charge of capturing media and content throughout the Polaris Project, Alexi Alexaieff - Media Artist - Created media for the Rotunda Projection mapping, Maxwell McEvoy - Lead Production Artist - Facilitated all areas of Artist Production. Designer of Santa's Workshop, and Elfie’s Sled Repair, Nicky Fried - Lead Production Artist - Lead in Textile Arts and the production and installation of the Snowflake Chandelier. Designer of the Candy Tower, Marque Reavly - Production Artist, Microcomputer installation, Ben Satterfield - Production Artist - Designed and CNC cut Santaville. Works out of the Idea Foundry, Claire Smith - Production Artist - Production Artist, Designer of the SugarPlum baker and Peppermint Scrub Groomers, John Rettstatt - Production Artist - Production Artist and professional Painter. Painted Santa's room and all of the Shop Signs, Miles Curtis - Production Artist - Production Artist, Designer of Dasher's Dry Cleaner, Teddy Reese - Production Artist, Anna Lemasters - Production Assistant - Snowflake Chain Making, Evan Andrews - Production Assistant - Snowflake Chain Making

Brought to you by Washington Prime Group, OBLSK, Polaris Fashion Place, Pixel Park, Conus Laser Group, The Candle Lab, Idea Foundry, and Live Technologies.:

Panda Peace Warrior

Panda Peace Warrior created and designed by Pilgrim Heidi from Open Heart Creatures was an incredible process for OBLSK to observe. Pilgrim has a unique understanding of materials creating magic from the unexpected. OBLSK was delighted to conjure lighting in the Panda exploring how to mix colors and utilize texture to shade and highlight!

Written by Pilgrim Heidi:

Presenting "Peace Warrior Panda" created for the Chinese lantern light show! Huge thank you to all the amazing artists involved in helping make this happen. Special thank you to David for helping with transportation at the crack of dawn. And to Adam with @ohiobeerco for providing a truck large enough to move it. Huge thank you to Pelham and @eve_warnock with @oblskinteractive for installing the LED lights and tea light candles for the eyes, as well as providing a space large enough to build such a thing. Beautiful ridiculous things can happen when you believe!! Come join us for family fun New Year's eve celebration 8pm when we pull the strings to let all the wishes out and candy! #openheartart #openheartcreatures#pilgrimheidikambitsch #pinata #giant#newyearwishes #2019 #puppets#giantpanda #giantpuppets#dragonlightscolumbus

Marketing

OBLSK has been so lucky to have so many great clients and we are just continuing to grow and nurture those relationships through research, SEO, and marketing techniques. Check them out below!

Tropical Smoothie Cafe-

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a National Franchise that serves deliciously colorful food. From superfood smoothies to hearty wraps and flatbreads. Fresh flavorful food. Right on! OBLSK creates the digital marketing for the Tropical Smoothe Cafe’s in El Paso and San Antonio, Texas. We love creating awesome content like this video below made by OBLSK Artist Annie Kuhn. Super Credits to Maxwell and Ginger!

Windchimes -

The Windchimes Chinese Restaurant serves the best Chinese in Columbus. Hands down. We love The Windchimes and have supported their expansion with amazing Dital Marketing. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the Blog page written by OBLSK artist Stacie Sells, it’s a must read. It really digs into the history and flavor that makes the Windchimes an experience.

We are continuing to grow and expand and we are excited for you to come along for the journey!!!

Support Godspeed: A Scifi Movie!

OBLSK has teamed up with an AMAZING film Godspeed: A SciFi Movie! Recently they have launched a campaign to help fund their film and we would love to get your support!

GODSPEED is bringing a new face and a new voice to American science fiction film. This campaign will fund their proof of concept short, which will show investors, distributors (and the world) the next chapter in sci fi film! They committed to expanding the genre of sci-fi and this proof-of-concept short is the first +definitive+ step to making GODSPEED a film. The time is +exactly+ right for GODSPEED--- help us to make this innovative project R-E-A-L!!!!!

DONATE NOW!!!! 

Check out the rest of their social media here:

TW = @artfreeltd  (production company)
IG = @godspeedscifimovie
FB = https://www.facebook.com/godspeedscifimovie/  

Who is OBLSK?

OBLSK consists of a team of imaginative artists, inventors, and designers who come together to create engaging interactive installations, finely crafted imagery, and powerful multi-sensory experiences. Our team is highly talented in several fields and we excel at creating beautiful pieces of work.

The Co-Founders of OBLSK, Eve Warnock and Pelham Johnson, are a great team. Pelham has a background in filmmaker and has been the heading the projection mapping projects that have become one of OBLSK’s trademarks. Eve’s background in performance art, textiles, and film has weaved together the rest of the team by bringing unconventional and innovative ideas to life. They both have a strong love for working collaboratively to create finely crafted moving art and media that tells a story with a purpose.

Our areas of expertise include video production, large-scale projection mapping, interactive electronic and mechanical engineering, visual design, costume and set design, brand development, and more. We collaborate with clients ready to pioneer new ways of engaging their audience; creative-minded organizations interested in developing their brand using art and technology.

Stay tuned to see what we do next!!!