MIMAKI UJV100-160 Plus makes AR (augmented reality) shine

Amalgamating immersive (AR) augmented reality environments with exquisite digitally printed imagery, UK-based experiential artist Doddz showed printed canvases, floor graphics and 3D artwork in a private viewing held in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The ‘A Different Perspective’ exhibition was the artist’s biggest solo show to date, and delivered a captivating evening enjoyed by over 200 guests. Doddz used a range of floor graphics, wallpaper and canvas from Soyang Europe’s catalogue of digitally printable substrates, printed with MIMAKI’s newly launched UJV100-160Plus LED UV printer. These created a series of scenes that when viewed through a mobile phone, came to life as AR experiences, as well as an animated film and video game.

Uniqueness of the show eventually proved to be a full colour 3D printed piano that came to life with a virtual performance by American rapper Tyler, the Creator. The digital artwork for this piece in Blender, the file was printed on the MIMAKI 3DUJ-553 full colour 3D printer— an amazing piece and a real game changer as the centrepiece for the show. Reflecting on the show and the powerful emotions that AR can have on people, Doddz has shared the digital art tutorials along with insights into his life and creativity on his social media accounts and website.