SUNY Oswego's ARTSwego program presents "Immersive Elements," an interactive exhibition created by NOIRFLUX's Electric Heliotrope Theater in collaboration with students. Running April 23 through May 4 at the Marano Campus Center, the project features sculpture, drawing, audio, video, and interaction design, developed by artist Lorne Covington and students from Cara Thompson's art classes. The exhibition explores the four elements—water, air, fire, and earth—through projected visuals and interactive pieces.
This project matters because it represents a deep, sustained collaboration between a professional artist and students across multiple disciplines, including interaction design, studio art, and human-computer interaction. ARTSwego director Lowell Hutcheson notes it is the most engaging student collaboration he has seen, offering visitors a unique blend of creativity and technology while providing students with real-world experience in collaborative art-making and digital design.