Dominic Harris
Dominic Harris (born 16 November 1976) is a British artist known for integrating modern technology and classical design in his interactive artworks.[1]
Dominic Harris | |
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Born | London | 16 November 1976
Nationality | British |
Education | The Bartlett, Architect |
Known for | multimedia art |
Background
Dominic Harris was born in London on 16 November 1976, and grew up in London, Brussels, and Michigan before returning to London in 1995. Harris attended the Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School, and then trained as an architect at the Bartlett School of Architecture, and has been ARB registered since 2011.[2]
Harris designs and fabricates his artworks at Dominic Harris Studio, a multi-disciplinary practice he founded in 2007. This studio consists of 25 people with diverse backgrounds including architecture, product design, electronics, programming, graphic design, and workshop skills.[3]
Harris uses the resources of his studio for the ongoing development, prototyping and production of his artworks. Harris also oversees the studio's international projects where his fascinations are translated into larger scale projects that span residential, retail, and public art projects.[4] In 2015, Harris was granted permission by the Walt Disney Company to use their Intellectual Property for the purpose of making new interactive artworks.[5] Harris is the only artist to gain permission to use Disney's back catalogue of characters, and led him to creating his interactive versions of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Mickey and Minnie: An Interactive Diptych".[6]
Harris is also the founding partner of a sister studio in London called Cinimod Studio that creates large commissioned installations, interactive events and lighting designs for large brands.[7]
Works
Title | Year | Details | Materials |
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October Series | 2011 | Lighting artworks exhibiting an infinity effect of changing colour palettes | Glass, LED, electronics, metal. |
Four States | 2011 | Interactive video artwork in which the viewer manipulates black and white depictions of various states of water | Code, electronics, computer, display, 3D camera, metal.[8] |
Flutter | 2011 | Interactive video artwork comprising 88 video screens depicting the movement of a Morpho Helena butterfly in flight. This artwork can be found on public display at the Borusan Contemporary Art Collection[9] | Code, electronics, sensors, computer, mirror, metal.[10] |
Ice Angel | 2012 | Interactive LED artwork in which the viewer becomes a performer who is depicted with their unique angel wings | Code, electronics, 3D sensor, computer, acrylic, metal. |
Baby Flutter | 2012 | A series of interactive artworks depicting various species of butterflies | Code, electronics, display screen, aluminium. |
Deep Blue Interactive Aquarium | 2012 | Interactive video artwork depicting a series of aquatic scenes | Code, electronics, computer, 4K touch display, 3D camera, metal. |
Chess Block | 2013 | An illuminated colour changing chess board primarily fabricated from optical glass | Glass, LED, electronics, stainless steel. |
Shimmer | 2013 | A series of illuminated colour studies in which the colours seen varies in relationship to the viewing angle | Glass, lightbox, stainless steel. |
Ruffled | 2014 | A series of interactive animated studies of various species of birds | Code, display screen, electronics, aluminium, acrylic. |
Stained Glass: Arboretum | 2015 | A transparent LCD screen artwork in which flower growths appear in interactive response to the viewer | Code, electronics, computer, transparent OLED display, 3D sensor, metal. |
Flutter Wall | 2015 | A touch reactive array of butterflies arranged in a grid on the screen | Code, electronics, computer, 4K touch display, 3D camera, metal. |
Digital Shimmer | 2015 | A three dimensional LED lighting art sculpture of oscillating colour blends | Code, electronics, GRG, metal. |
Baby Angel | 2015 | A visual digital recording of the participants interaction when on Ice Angel | Corian, electronics, code. |
Vanity Mirror | 2015 | An exploration of the multiplicity of the image in contemporary society | Cameras, screens, electronics, code, metal. |
Conductor | 2015 | A highly interactive artwork allowing the participant to manipulate the planets with a variety of gestures | Code, electronics, computer, display, speakers, metal. |
Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | 2015 | An 8-screen interactive video artwork featuring real-time animated characters from the Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Disney movie. Made with the permission of The Walt Disney Company | Code, electronics, computer, display, 3D sensor, metal, acrylic[11] |
Bloomed | 2016 | A series of interactive animated studies of various species of flowers | Code, display screen, electronics, aluminium, acrylic. |
Deserted | 2016 | A highly interactive digital artwork allowing the viewer to explore a series of desert scenes | Code, electronics, computer, 4K touch display, metal. |
Flutter Hologram | 2017 | Electronically holographic display of butterflies projected within a glass bell jar | Code, electronics, screen, blown glass, acrylic, ply. |
Flight is a Waltz: Puppet Flutter | 2017 | Electronically interactive model of a butterfly presented within a glass display jar. A collaboration between Harris and puppeteer, Oliver Smart[12] | Brass, blown glass, aluminium, code, electronics. |
Bloomed Wall | 2017 | A highly interactive digital artwork allowing the viewer to explore a series of scenes inspired by masters of the Dutch Golden Age | Code, electronics, computer, 4K touch display, 3D sensor, metal. |
SIMULATED | 2017 | An interactive artwork using the resurrected technology of the Nixie tube[13] | Nixie tubes, code, electronics, Corian, aluminium. |
Baby Shimmer | 2018 | A study of the colour shifting volumes of light that respond to the movement of the viewer. | Glass, aluminium, electronics, acrylic. |
Mickey & Minnie: An Interactive Diptych | 2018 | A two-screen interactive video artwork which allows viewers to act as the catalyst for unique interactions and character narratives from Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Made with the permission of The Walt Disney Company. | Code, electronics, computer, 4K touch display, 3D sensor, metal. |
Swell | 2019 | A kinetic light sculpture commissioned for "Spectrum of the Seas", Royal Caribbean cruise ship. | Carbon fibre, electronics, code, Swarovski crystal, aluminium. |
Metamorphosis Soliloquy | 2020 | Square format individual studies of different butterfly species realised as digital artworks responsive to the viewer. | Code, electronics, display, sensors, aluminium. |
World Stage | 2020 | Large format interactive digital artworks depicting various flags of the world through the use of grids of butterflies. | Code, electronics, computer, 4K touch display, sensors, aluminium. |
Exhibitions
The works of Dominic Harris have been exhibited internationally, both through direct and gallery representation.
Solo shows:
- "Feeding Consciousness" at Halcyon Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK – 2023
- "US: NOW" at Halcyon Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK – 2020
- "Imagine" at Halcyon Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK – 2019[14]
- "5 Year Celebration", Priveekollektie Contemporary Art | Design, London, UK – 2016.
- "Moments of Reflection" at PHOS ART + DESIGN, Mayfair, London, UK – 2015[15]
Recent exhibitions include:
- Victoria & Albert Museum[16]
- Dublin Science Museum[17][18]
- Design Miami / Basel[19]
- Design Miami[20]
- Art Miami
- Art 14, London
- PAD Paris
- PAD London[21]
- Art Geneva[22]
Gallery Representation
- 2010 to 2019: Dominic Harris was represented by Priveekollektie Contemporary Art | Design, a Dutch gallery based in Heusden, the Netherlands, and with a regular presence on the international art and design circuits.
- 2015: Dominic Harris was shown with PHOS ART + DESIGN Gallery, in Mayfair, London, UK.[23][24]
- 2019 – ongoing: Dominic Harris is exclusively represented by the Halcyon Gallery, an established international gallery based in Mayfair, London.[25]
Collections
The majority of Harris's work has been bought by private collectors. Since 2012 Harris's work is also being acquired by several large institutional collections, including the Borusan Contemporary Art Collection[9] in Istanbul. Harris's artworks include some of the biggest and most respected international art collectors and are also displayed in public spaces.
Books
References
- admin (15 November 2019). "Dominic Harris opens interactive exhibition and façade projection". Design Exchange. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- "Dominic Harris". www.priveekollektie.com. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- "Biography – Dominic Harris – Artist & Designer". dominicharris.com. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "Cinimod Studio". cinimodstudio.com. Archived from the original on March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs -Interview With the Artist". www.priveekollektie.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 21 December 2015.
- unit, The editorial. "Dominic Harris's Imagine at Halcyon Gallery: A groundbreaking interactive digital exhibition". The Upcoming. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- "Cinimod Studio". www.cinimodstudio.com. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- "Four States (2011) – Dominic Harris – Artist & Designer". dominicharris.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "Collection". www.borusancontemporary.com. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- "Flutter (2011) – Dominic Harris – Artist & Designer". dominicharris.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2015) – Dominic Harris – Artist & Designer". dominicharris.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "Oliver Smart". Oliver Smart. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- "SIMULATED (2018) | Dominic Harris – Artist & Designer". dominicharris.com. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- "Dominic Harris | Past Exhibitions". HALCYON GALLERY. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- "Moments of Reflection :: LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL". www.londondesignfestival.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "Ice Angels at the V&A". architectsjournal.co.uk. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "Blogger". catherineturley.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- "Defy the Darkness" (PDF). dublin.sciencegallery.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- "Design Miami/Basel 2013 – Dominic Harris – Artist & Designer". dominicharris.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- Crane.tv. "Experiencing Butterflies". nytimes.com. Archived from the original on February 16, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "Pad London 2013 – Dominic Harris – Artist & Designer". dominicharris.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "artgenève 2014 – Dominic Harris – Artist & Designer". dominicharris.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
- "PHOS Art + Design: Dominic Harris 'Moments of Reflection' (until 11th November 2015)". Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- "Dominic Harris Solo Show: Moments of Reflection | Dominic Harris – Artist". Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- "Dominic Harris – Artists". Halcyon Gallery. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- Harris, Dominic (15 October 2014). "Dominic Harris, Artworks, Edition Eight". Cinimod Studio Ltd. Retrieved 5 March 2018 – via Amazon.
- "Kunst & Nachhaltigkeit Vol. 8". die Mobiliar (in German). Retrieved 20 November 2019.
External links
- Official Website
- Video interview of Dominic Harris for The New York Times
- Video interview of Dominic Harris for Kyoorius
- Interview with Dominic Harris for Total Lighting Magazine
- "Dominic Harris: Imagine" Video interview and exhibition introduction for Halcyon Exhibition 2019.