Syd Mead speaks with me about his Progressions Exhibit and Oblagon AR app

Hear artist-legend, Syd Mead, discuss his PROGRESSIONS exhibit, (showcased at SIGGRAPH 2018), plus his outlook on the innovative AR app, Oblagon, which has a unique way of enhancing the art-viewing experience!

Illustrator and concept artist, Syd Mead, is regarded as one of the most accomplished and widely respected artists and industrial designers alive today. With a unique vision for forward-looking designs, Mead’s artwork can be found in various beloved intellectual properties such as Blade Runner and Aliens. Syd Mead is considered a visual futurist and is constantly challenging the boundaries of the art experience. One example of this is an augmented reality app, OBLAGON, which will be featured in conjunction with Syd Mead’s PRORESSIONS exhibit at SIGGRAPH 2018. To learn more, visit SydMead.com; Siggraph.org; and search “Oblagon AR” in the Apple or Google Play stores.

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Gnomon Workshop: One of the highlights at SIGGRAPH this year is the PROGRESSIONS exhibition. What excites you about this exhibit?

Syd Mead: The PROGRESSIONS exhibition is a celebration of my career creating images for a wide range of clients, starting with some images from my design school assignments, so it really is ‘progression’ from initial beginnings to professional career. Oddly, viewing the exhibition as mounted was the first time I’d seen the full range of my work all at once!

 

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You can find the rest of my exclusive article with Syd Mead via the Gnomon Workshop website or via the link below:

https://www.thegnomonworkshop.com/blog/interview-with-syd-mead/