Immerse Yourself with The Music Center's Plaza Augmented Project
April 29, 2022 - May 22, 2022
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from April 29-May 22, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., you can immerse yourself in The Music Center's Plaza Augmented, which applies artificial intelligence to an artist's visual style to create a one-of-a-kind artistic experience.
Scan the QR code on Jerry Moss Plaza and experience The Music Center's Plaza Augmented and be sure to take home a digital memento.
The Music Center's Plaza Augmented in Action
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Visit Jerry Moss Plaza and immerse yourself on the LED screens using six different filters based on artworks by Christine Nguyen.
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Use your smartphone to scan the QR code to access the Plaza Augmented web app.
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See yourself on the Jerry Moss Plaza LED screens and capture it on your smartphone via the web app.
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After capturing your photo, you can also share and send to friends and family.
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Artist Christine Nguyen
Christine Nguyen viewing her artwork on the Jerry Moss Plaza LED screens for the first time.
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Pulsating Star
Pulsating Star is one of six total filters based on the artwork of Christine Nguyen.
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Photo captured via the Plaza Augmented web app with the filter effect applied.
About the Artist
Christine Nguyen is a multimedia artist who uses a mixture of photography, drawing, and painting to create whimsical bright worlds inspired by her interest in science, nature, and mythology.
For The Music Center’s Plaza Augmented project, Nguyen added machine learning technology to her artistic toolkit, bringing a new level of engagement to her work. With support from yU+co, an innovation design studio specializing in dynamic digital content, Nguyen transformed a select body of her photo-based paintings and spray paint paintings into moving and interactive experiences for Music Center visitors.
Each live-feed interactive filter was created based on one or a combination of Nguyen’s works and produces new colorful ways of experiencing the environment on Jerry Moss Plaza. Whether it is a peaceful moment alone meditating as you are engulfed by marine visuals, or a surprising interaction that leads to a playful memory, Nguyen hopes these filters act as a catalyst for seeing the world with a new lens.
TMC Arts
When we speak of our vision to deepen the cultural lives of all Angelenos, we turn to the work of TMC Arts. This team champions the diverse voices and communities of Los Angeles, fostering connection, creativity and enrichment. TMC Arts programs connect people, offering us the chance to get creative and to learn as we discover something new or enjoy something familiar. Many programs are free and low-cost; they take place outdoors on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center and in Grand Park, inside The Music Center's theatres and in schools and neighborhoods all across L.A. County.