The Cancer ARt Gallery

The ‘Cancer ARt Gallery’ is a series of augmented reality artworks using pop-culture and nostalgic themes to explain cancer biology. Each artwork is a collaborative process between an active cancer researcher and artist, mutually exploring creative expression to form an immersive and memorable experience. Seed funded by the Brisbane City Council Innovation Grant, Excite Science commissioned three artworks for proof-of-concept and user testing. This project was also selected for the 2021 STARTs-IN-Motion creative accelerator commissioned by the European Commission, and the 2021 Silbersalz Science and Media Pitch (Germany).

Instructions

 

Activate the Gallery

1) Download the Eyejack app by scanning this QR code with your smart device.

2) Open the Eyejack camera within the app (bottom left icon) and scan this QR code again.

3) Point the Eyejack camera at the artwork below to see augmented reality.

Note you will need two devices to see the augmented reality: One screen to display the artwork on this webpage (we suggest using a desktop), and a smart device with the Eyejack app installed.

The Dendritic Cell is the first artwork of Season One: Immunokru. See the Season One gallery for more information. Artist: Xan Townsend

The Dendritic Cell is the first artwork of Season One: Immunokru. See the Season One gallery for more information. Artist: Xan Townsend

'Mutant Melanomas' explains the incredible advances in treating late-stage (metastatic) melanoma using targeted and immuno-based therapies. Using these drugs, survival is now at 50%, up from 5% only ten-years ago. However, drug resistance is still a

'Mutant Melanomas' explains the incredible advances in treating late-stage (metastatic) melanoma using targeted and immuno-based therapies. Using these drugs, survival is now at 50%, up from 5% only ten-years ago. However, drug resistance is still a problem. Illustrator: Ben 'Banjo Bonfire' Dutton. Animator: Michelle Brown.

Using colour and geometric design, 'Cell City' demonstrates how cancer first arises from a healthy cell. The middle circle represents the nucleus where genetic material can be mutated, an example of one pathway to the origins of cancer first developi

Using colour and geometric design, 'Cell City' demonstrates how cancer first arises from a healthy cell. The middle circle represents the nucleus where genetic material can be mutated, an example of one pathway to the origins of cancer first developing. Artist: Emma Robinson

Collaborating Team

  • Dr Ken Dutton-Regester

    Project Lead: Founder of Excite Science and Cancer Researcher

    Biography

  • Emma Robinson

    Artist: Illustrator and animator with architecture background

    Biography

  • Michelle Brown

    Artist: VR AR new media artist aka The Bad Lament.

    Biography

  • Ben Banjo Bonfire

    Artist: Contemporary Illustrator and Muralist

    Biography

Sponsor

The Immunokru series of artworks is proudly supported through the Brisbane City Council Innovation Fund