Oneiric Archaeologies XR Experience: FREE EVENT

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Oneiric Archaeologies XR Experience: FREE EVENT

Join us for a guided extended reality (XR) experience of Oneiric Archaeologies, an installation by artist Dr Gayle Chong Kwan, inspired by the Avebury stones.

The installation centres around a circle of ten ‘stones’, each of which lead to a surreal landscape inspired by the historical and contemporary dreams of archaeologists about Avebury. At this drop in event, you will be able to navigate through the landscapes and dreams themselves using wearable works and XR controller; a multi-sensory exploration of entanglements in archaeology and dreaming through XR, tactile wearables, and ritual practice.

There is no need to book for this event, but if you want to let us know you are coming and receive updates about the day, book a free ticket below. There is also the option to donate.

Led by Mark Gillings and Alex Birkett from Bristol University

About the Avebury Papers Project:

The Avebury Papers is a four-year UKRI funded project to digitise, explore, and share the multimedia archive of Avebury’s Neolithic origins and ongoing investigation. To encourage creative reuse of the archive and inspire new stories, The Avebury Papers Project commissioned two artists, Gayle Chong Kwan and Kialy Tihngang to respond to the wealth of material making up the Avebury Papers, leading to the creation of the artworks Oneiric Archaeologies (Dr Gayle Chong Kwan) and The Bluest Eye (Kialy Tihngang).

Can’t make the date? Don’t worry. You can also experience this XR event on 20 June, 18 July, 22 August and 19 September (INSERT LINKS)

There are also Avebury inspired art workshops with Lucie Smith on 20 June, 18 July and 8 August – you can find out more here – INSERT LINKS”