In the vibrant city of Taipei, a groundbreaking immersive experience is redefining the relationship between art, technology, and marine life with the launch of “Xpark meets NAKED – Ocean of Light: Immersive Ocean.” This exhibition is the latest creative marvel from the internationally renowned Japanese studio NAKED, INC., a company celebrated for its innovative fusion of natural elements and digital artistry. Debuting on June 28 as part of Xpark Aquarium’s fifth anniversary celebrations, the installation invites visitors to engage in a multi-sensory journey that merges real-world marine creatures with captivating projections and interactive displays.
NAKED, INC. has long been at the forefront of immersive experiential design, and their latest venture at Xpark is no exception. By transforming the ocean into a living canvas of light and sound, they push the boundaries of digital storytelling to inspire both awe and environmental reflection. Central to this transformation is Christie’s advanced projection and media playback technology, which powers the exhibition’s stunning visuals and ensures flawless content delivery across the expansive, curved surfaces of the aquarium’s space.
“Christie’s projection and content management solutions are once again the top choice for this project, not just because of their visual performance, but also for their dependability in challenging environments,” shares Terence Lee, executive vice president at Dacoms Technology, Christie’s longtime partner responsible for the system integration. He emphasizes that the confidence in Christie’s powerful and flexible solutions was key to delivering a memorable experience: “Xpark has used Christie solutions since its opening in 2020 and has always been impressed with their consistency. For this immersive showcase, Christie’s powerful, flexible solutions provided the confidence we needed to deliver a stunning and memorable experience.”
Jason Yeo, senior sales manager for Southeast Asia and Taiwan at Christie, echoes this sentiment: “The collaboration between Xpark and NAKED, INC. pushes the boundaries of digital storytelling and environmental awareness. With Christie laser projection and content management solutions, guests are fully transported into a mesmerizing underwater realm that is both visually spectacular and deeply meaningful.”
The “Ocean of Light: Immersive Ocean” exhibition is a triumph of creative storytelling supported by cutting-edge technology. What makes this collaboration particularly striking is its blending of authentic marine life with evocative digital artistry, creating an immersive environment where the boundaries between reality and virtuality dissolve. The visuals pulsate with brilliant, lifelike projections across curved walls and floors, powered by 15 Christie 1DLP laser projectors and six Pandoras Box® Servers enabling real-time video playback and content processing. This technical foundation creates an enveloping atmosphere, bringing to life an oceanic ecosystem rich with vibrant colors, patterns, and interactive moments.
This exhibition exemplifies a growing trend in the immersive media landscape that embraces multisensory engagement as a method to convey complex narratives – in this case, the ocean’s biodiversity and environmental challenges. Unlike traditional aquarium exhibits, where observation is often passive, this blend of real and digital invites active exploration by all five senses. The goal is to both entertain and educate, fostering a deeper connection and awareness among visitors about conservation issues. In this sense, “Ocean of Light” reimagines the potential of aquarium experiences, moving beyond static displays to dynamic storytelling that resonates emotionally and intellectually.
Within the fulldome and immersive media community, projects like those by NAKED, INC. and Xpark represent a significant evolution in how digital environments engage audiences. Many fulldome venues and planetariums are now seeking similar integrations of natural phenomena with advanced projection technology to create engaging, educational, and visually arresting experiences. This collaboration builds on prior successes, such as the January 2025 “Xpark – Sea of Light Jellyfish by NAKED, INC.,” but expands the scope of immersive content to cover nearly 70% of Xpark’s indoor zones, showcasing the potential scalability of such installations.
For immersive media creators and professionals, this project stands as a beacon of innovation, seamlessly marrying high-end visual technology with compelling content that educates and delights. The integration of Christie’s reliable projection systems with NAKED’s visionary digital art underscores the importance of robust technical partnerships in realizing ambitious creative goals. As the fulldome scene increasingly embraces complex, interactive, and multisensory storytelling, initiatives like “Ocean of Light: Immersive Ocean” signal exciting directions for future exhibitions globally, promising new ways to experience and understand the natural world through immersive media.
Originally reported by IPM News via www.inparkmagazine.com on 2025-07-02 18:10:00.
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