Who We Really A.R. 

An Augmented Reality Art Exhibition about P.D.A.

1st - 6th August 2023 

Free entry. Open 13:00-19:00 daily.

Private view: Thursday 3rd August, 6-9pm (limited tickets) Book via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/who-we-really-ar-augmented-reality-art-exhibition-tickets-672967512947

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” - Maya Angelou (American poet)

The expression of love has been stated by poets, songwriters and countless other artists, to be of utmost importance to us as human beings. There are those of us who feel fine expressing our affections publicly, as well as those of us who prefer to keep it private, depending on the culture, context or even our personal safety.

Who We Really A.R. is a series of augmented reality (AR) artworks, illustrating the real life diversity, complexity and simplicity of our relationships through P.D.A. (public displays of affection). #WWRAR #PDA

Using a mix of comic book illustration, animation and AR technology, the artist explores the real life world of PDA, the perceptions of what relationships look like, and highlights the role of the observer. Ultimately, it hopes to illustrate the joy and fun of love, and how it very much “recognises no barriers”, including LGBTQ+, interracial, extramarital, cultural and religious themes.

About the Artist: voxie is an illustrator & animator born in South London. She is British Filipina, identifies as queer (she/they) and loves art and digital technology. She created this augmented reality project as part of MA Illustration (online) at the University of Hertfordshire. After working most of her life as a graphic designer, almost 20 years later, she returns to the art world through this MA. This would be her first solo exhibition. Her art is inspired by a combination of comics, manga, vintage graphics and 80s cartoons. Artist website: www.voxie.art or @voxieart on social media.