Solace

Entrant 2017


CREATOR
Evan Boehm

Description

Solace is an interactive animated experience based on celebrated science fiction writer Jeff Noon's short story about a near future in which marketing and addiction are disturbingly intertwined. It is narrated by actor Gethin Anthony, known for HBO's The Game of Thrones and NBC's Aquarius.

Central to the story is a sugary drink whose flavor is determined by twisting the cap. Creator Evan Boehm uses this drink as a starting point to visualize the story as a real-time, interactive, liquid simulation for the web. Everything that a user sees and is able to interact with is made out of touchable liquid. Think of the narrative as a magical substance that one can play with directly in the browser. One part narrative film, one part playful, surprising interactive experience.

Solace is a timely social commentary on a speculative near future told in a fantastic, new way, using technology to activate the imagination. Produced by Nexus Interactive Arts.