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
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.