Slow Dance of the Sea began with a moon jellyfish that I modelled and rigged in Blender, then imported into Unity. I originally created the model with the intention of eventually developing it into a more interactive installation, but for this version I focused on creating a simple, tranquil display. I recorded the final sequences directly in Unity and edited them in After Effects for the three-screen installation.

Moon jellyfish aren’t available to view in Kelowna, with the nearest opportunity to see them being in Vancouver. I wanted to bring some of that experience into the city through a digital display. The jellyfish move slowly across the three screens, changing colour as they drift through the space and creating an aquarium-like experience without requiring interaction.

The final piece was displayed on the Light Up Kelowna urban screens, continuing my interest in using digital environments to bring experiences that aren’t normally accessible locally into public spaces.