In the vibrant intersection of cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology, the new immersive media art exhibition “Flashback: Gyerim” stands as a luminous testament to storytelling innovation. Spearheaded by Flashbackground Co., Ltd. alongside renowned collaborators Dexter Studios—famed for their work on Bong Joon-ho’s acclaimed films—and the Cultural Heritage Technology Research Institute (TRIC), this exhibition redefines how audiences experience history. Set within the scenic Bomun Tourist Complex in Gyeongju, South Korea, “Flashback: Gyerim” unfolds across an expansive 5,600 square meters, inviting visitors to traverse a multisensory journey through more than a millennium of Silla dynasty myths and folklore. Powered by Christie’s M 4K25 RGB pure laser projectors, the exhibition masterfully blends advanced projection mapping, VFX, and sound design into a cohesive narrative that transcends traditional exhibition formats.
At the heart of this immersive experience lies Zone 8, aptly named Sky Pillar, where a dozen Christie M 4K25 RGB projectors bring a monumental tree sculpture to life through vibrant visuals synchronized with shifting seasonal lights and rhythmic drumbeats. An official from Flashbackground Co., Ltd. emphasized, “Our goal was to create an exhibition that doesn’t just tell history, but lets visitors walk through it. The Christie M 4K25 RGB projectors provided the brightness, color performance, and reliability we needed to bring the Sky Pillar to life.” This hyper-immersive synergy of light and sound transforms myth and nature into a palpable presence, bridging the cosmic rhythms of Silla with modern sensory technology.
Han Kim, vice president of Sales, Asia-Pacific for Christie, summed up the transformative power of this marriage between technology and storytelling: “‘Flashback: Gyerim’ demonstrates the extraordinary impact that projection technology can have when combined with visionary storytelling. We’re honored that our M 4K25 RGB projectors were chosen for this landmark project, and we applaud Dexter Studios and TRIC for redefining what immersive media art can be.” The collaboration highlights not only the technical prowess of Christie’s projection systems—renowned for their pure laser RGB brightness and rich color gamut—but also the visionary creative approach that pushes immersive media beyond mere spectacle toward storytelling that resonates culturally and emotionally.
This project represents a milestone in the fulldome and immersive media landscape due to its groundbreaking integration of historical narrative with state-of-the-art visual technology. The use of 12 high-end laser projectors orchestrated to create a 360-degree visual embrace around the Sky Pillar is a masterclass in multi-projector alignment and content synchronization. Dexter Studios’ expertise in VFX lends cinematic depth to the environment, making the exhibit not just an informative journey through Silla’s past but an experiential passage that engages visitors’ senses on multiple levels. Compared to typical museum exhibitions, “Flashback: Gyerim” harnesses the power of digital heritage technologies to reimagine cultural preservation—immersing audiences in living history rather than mere observation.
Furthermore, the show exemplifies a new trend in immersive media art that leverages advanced projection mapping to turn physical spaces into dynamic canvases. Unlike traditional flat-screen presentations, this approach transforms architecture and exhibition design itself into storytelling instruments, creating personalized, enveloping experiences. The compelling use of sound design—drumbeats synced with lighting transitions—further deepens the sensory impact, establishing a rhythm that connects visitors emotionally to ancient rituals and cosmic cycles of the Silla period. This holistic sensory layering marks a significant leap in how immersive environments are engineered to evoke empathy and awe.
Within the broader fulldome community, “Flashback: Gyerim” sets a high bar for both technical excellence and cultural relevance, resonating strongly with planetarium venues and dome festivals that seek to diversify and deepen their offerings. The project’s synthesis of cinematic-quality VFX, laser projection technology, and heritage content aligns with the growing trend of using immersive dome spaces as platforms for storytelling that bridges education and entertainment. Notably, Dexter Studios’ pedigree working on global hits like “Parasite” lends an undeniable creative credibility that bolsters the project’s appeal across international immersive media audiences. This fusion of high art, technology, and history hints at exciting new pathways for dome content creators aiming to produce culturally rich, emotionally engaging fulldome experiences.
As immersive media art continues to evolve, projects like “Flashback: Gyerim” showcase how technological innovation paired with storytelling rooted in cultural heritage can create not only captivating spectacles but also meaningful, transformative encounters. For the global network of immersive media enthusiasts and professionals, this exhibition encourages a reimagining of what fulldome and projection-based experiences can achieve—where ancient myths are illuminated by the very light of tomorrow’s technology, inviting audiences worldwide to step inside stories that live and breathe anew.
Originally reported by IPM News via www.inparkmagazine.com on 2025-12-24 06:21:00.
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