Sequence of a Horse in Motion (VR)
VR Installation (2018)
25min
About
The space is vast and dim, almost dark. It smells faintly of horses. Somewhere in the distance, a small patch of bark mulch softens the ground. A live horse encounters a dancer in this spot in the evenings - upside down, connected by a bandage. During the day, participants take on the position of the dancer - upside down, connected by a bandage, the horse in VR. Two versions of the same drifting image, held briefly in the same air.
Under the dim light, two world transition aides wait for the participant with a VR headset. They are calm and assist with the transition. The participant empties their pockets. Then, slowly, their body is lifted until they are upside down. Inside the headset, a horse appears. It moves in steady circles around the participant.
They look down—toward their own body—and notice a bandage. It connects them to the horse. With every step it takes, the bandage unwinds. The world transition aides wrap the bandage around the participant synchronously to what they see in VR. The circling continues. The distance closes. The horse comes nearer, closer, until it is almost within reach. Then it stops. Everything pauses. Gently, you are lowered back down.
Showings
Chicago Virtual Art Museum, Transmutations
Mozilla Hubs (2021)
Bains Douches , RectoVRso
Laval Virtual
Laval, France (cancelled, 2020)
Alte Münze, during Berlinale
Berlin, Germany (2020)
Vollgutlager, 48 Stunden Neukölln
Berlin, Germany (2018)
Shortlisted
SXSW Art Programm
Austin, Texas, U.S.A. (2020)
Presentations
Radiance APP
International Research Platform for Virtual Reality Experiences in Art (2020)
FILMFEST MÜNCHEN
Munich, Germany (2019)
Performersion, re:publica
Berlin, Germany (2018)
VRNOW
Potsdam, Germany (2018)
Artist Statement
"At first, the VR version of "Sequence of a Horse in Motion" seemed to really just solve the problem of not always having a live horse to present this dream sequence. During the concept phase, when all the cards were in the air of how this could work, it got super exciting to literally offer the audience a new position in this: to take the place of the dancer in the live piece. This work made me fall in love with taking good care of my audience and their journey from beginning to end. "
Katharina Haverich
Press / Discussion
Team
Katharina Haverich - Concept
Susanne Dickel (IntoVR) - 360° Video Creator & VR Editor
Martin Heller (IntoVR) - VR Author & 360 Video Operator
Thomas Wallmann (neuton Berlin) - 360° Sound Concept & Design
Julian Kamphausen - VR Dramaturge
Fernanda Parente - Consulting Producer
Friedelise Stutte & Michael Hoppe - World Transition Aides
Abacaxi - Horse
Lene Husch & Lynn Kalinowski - Horse Trainers
Mathias Westebbe - Technical Development
Christopher Hotti Böhm & Michael Hoppe - Music
Katja Wehling - Production Manager
Dajana Lothert - Photos
Christin Striegler - Graphic Design
Funded by
Supported by
Thank you
Maricel Álvarez, Arto Sebastian, Rudi Bort, Klaus Jensen, Bernd Scherer, Alexandra Engel, André Schulz, Silke Bake, Hartmut Bez, Matthias Leonhardt, Thorsten Schlenger, Martin Steffens, Sebastian Stragies, Bouldergarten Neukölln.