Allison Moore: Fresque Grotesque – Exhibition Opening

Join in the opening of Fresque Grotesque, an extraordinary exhibition by Canadian artist Allison Moore. Fresque Grotesque is a generative video mural inspired by opera, mythology, and the decorative grotesque painting style of the Italian Renaissance. Originally designed for the Grand Théâtre de Québec, this work will be adapted and recomposed for the unique immersive environment of the MAP mima Cube. The expansive animated mural serves as a visual and digital ode to the live arts, presenting a surreal pictorial allegory that intertwines fragments of fantastical stories with a gallery of earthy characters, candelabra, foliage, flowers, insects, and birds. The work employs a rich fusion of digital and cinematographic techniques, including live-action footage of costumed performers, traditional animation, 2D and 3D animation, and timelapse imagery of plants. These elements are seamlessly composited in a digital environment and animated through custom-programmed generative algorithms. Organised by a predetermined schedule, the mural evolves continuously, ensuring a unique experience with each viewing.