Medium:
WebGL 3D online simulation

Project Website:
tilesrevisited.com

Simulation Link: (laptop/desktop experiences only)
lot1.tilesrevisited.xyz

Project Description:
Tiles Revisited is a web based simulation that revitalizes an ancient tile by re-imagining the way we can experience it online using Unity WebGL. The selected tile is a Syrian Raqqa fritware tile dated 1150-1250 from The Aga Khan Museum, Accession Number: AKM702. Resembling a labyrinth, a single tile will be transformed from a 2D image into an extruded 3D landscape that one can navigate and be immersed in. This style of linear storytelling looks to the future of archiving by inviting the world into an accessible interactive way of learning the history of a single ancient tile. While each corner may seem like a detour, you will be surrounded by historical information that decorates the interior walls. The elements that serve to educate are present in the form of interactive docents such as audio triggers and original soundtracks. This project was generously funded by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario.

Walkthrough Video:
vimeo.com/930681633

Audio:
Docent and original 360 soundtrack written, composed, designed and produced by Jawa El Khash 

Tools:
Hand Rendered Drawings, Illustration, Unity Gaming Engine, Houdini Side FX, Adobe Substance Painter, Adobe Substance Designer

Exhibitions:
14th Annual Illustration Research Symposium, Illustration & Heritage - Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London - London, UK