YOUR PHONE IS A PORTAL. Wander by PS707 and use your cellphone to unlock a rich Augmented Reality experience.
As winter approaches, PS707 switches over to primarily function as a window gallery. Stop by PS707 on your winter walks to see what’s on view behind the glass.
Blending art, animation, and technology, the current window installation at PS707 brings to life excerpts from Cynthia Undyantara‘s upcoming ‘Rainbow Circle’ comic. You simply use your phone’s camera to read the QR code in the window of PS707, follow the link to open the portal, and then continue to use your phone to view the secret layers of storytelling hidden in the artwork.
“The story takes place in the not so distant future,” writes Cynthia:
In a world that’s overrun by tech, and where all the citizens are just a part of the machine. Everyone is ranked by a points system and our protagonist — Rayna, a 13 year old misfit who loves exploring and making music — is not doing so well in this society. One night, her wandering leads her to fall into a portal, and begins her journey through different dimensions. It’s a quest of self-discovery, reconnecting with nature and indigenous wisdom, and stepping into her power in order to awaken the masses.
With Rainbow Circle, first presented by the Lab’s Tom Kuo at MULTIfest, Cynthia invites viewers to explore themes of earth stewardship, power, and awareness through interactive engagement.
The target audience for this story are preteens who are just on the cusp of entering adulthood, though both the story of adventure and self-discovery, and the interactive storytelling format also appeal to a broader audience.
Just in time for the holiday season, prints are available for sale! Priced affordably at $30 each, Cynthia’s prints make great future-forward gifts.
Every print is pre-wrapped in protective plastic. The art is printed on one side, with instructions on how to activate the augmented reality experience on the other.
Payment accepted by cash, e-transfer or credit card. Pick up your print at PS707 or arrange for postage to have the artwork mailed to your desired destination. To purchase the artwork, please visit the artist’s website.
About the Artist
Cynthia Undyantara is an artist, storyteller, somatic healing practitioner, and creative guide devoted to reconnecting people with their inner power. Using art as alchemy, she guides individuals through a journey of discovery – meeting what surfaces with curiosity, love, and play.
Cynthia began her career in Toronto’s animation industry, which she left after she realized her impact could not be fully expressed within traditional systems. Since then, Cynthia has founded a community art space, traveled and studied diverse healing modalities across cultures, and founded Electric Sunshine Co., an art & wellness company offering workshops that support personal and collective transformation through creativity.
Through the Rainbow Circle project as well as her other work, Cynthia’s mission is to guide people back into deep connection—with their true power, each other, nature, and the timeless wisdom that flows through all life.
