NEWS
September 2014
GEOMETRY OF SHADOWS - Nuit Blanche bogota
For the second time the Nuit Blanche arrived in Bogota and I had the pleasure to be invited to make a video Mapping over the facade of the most important theater company in Colombia " Teatro nacional - The Nacional Theater", it is the one who created and produce the renowned "Iberoamerican teather festival" among others amazing projects, For this night I created a piece called " Geometru of Shadows", a game between the light and its relation with the concepts of reality, Click here for more info
Installation by Laura Ramirez - Optika, Music by Ivan Panqueva.
Installation by Laura Ramirez - Optika, Music by Ivan Panqueva.
August 2014
INTO THE VOID VIDEO REPORT AND INTERVIEW by VICE
Check it out the video report of INTO THE VOID, my latest interactive installation presented during the launch of VICE mag. in Colombia, you can also read the interview made by the magazine (Only in spanish)
Installation by Laura Ramirez - Optika, Music by Ivan Panqueva.
Installation by Laura Ramirez - Optika, Music by Ivan Panqueva.
June 2014
MAPPING FESTIVAL 2014 - 3D LED fashion design
Was really exciting to share 4 amazing days with people from all over the world, we were learning and working with LEDs, electronic devices and wireless controllers in real-time in order to create our custom clothing , DIY ! The workshop was leading by the guys of Modul8 & 1024 Architecture among others genius programmers. At the end everybody made such a nice fashion design who was showed during the closing party in a catwalk. Here some video reports and pics
Mayo 2014
MAPPING FESTIVAL 2014 - VJ contest - 4th place in competition !
This year I had the pleasure to join the VJ contest at Mapping Festival in Geneva and get the 4th place in this renowned international competition ( some pics here: ), I have to say that I was very happy not only because I was selected and I passed to the final but also to see that south American VJ's rock the scene ! yes, the 1th place was for VJ Electroiman from Brazil and and VJ Chindogu from Uruguay got the 2nd. Thanks to the festival for the prizes and the good vibes, see you in 2015.
Marzo 2014
VICE COLOMBIA, Launching Event
People from VICE arrived to Colombia and in order to make a proper landing this group of talented people organized an event full of Music and arts, I had the pleasure to be invited to present my latest piece INTO THE VOID, the installation was successful and managed to captivate the audience who kept playing and interacting with the light, soon the video report.
Octubre 2013
NUIT BLANCHE BOGOTA
La noche en Blanco Bogotá - Nuit Blanch
First edition of Nuit Blanche in Bogota- Colombia , I was invited to do a facade intervention with video mapping, my friend Ivan Panqueva provide me the music and the piece was called technicolor, here you can see a little interview , (in Spanish)
First edition of Nuit Blanche in Bogota- Colombia , I was invited to do a facade intervention with video mapping, my friend Ivan Panqueva provide me the music and the piece was called technicolor, here you can see a little interview , (in Spanish)
August 2013
PECHAKUCHA VOL . 10 BOGOTA
VJing around the world.
"VJ and video mapper Laura Ramirez shows us what she does for a living. She has participated in a great number of VJ events and mapping contests we've never heard of! After trotting the globe and working at iconic places such as Tresor in Berlin, she has finally come back home to share with everyone her knowledge and skills. (In Spanish)" Watch the presentation here. Only in spanish.
"VJ and video mapper Laura Ramirez shows us what she does for a living. She has participated in a great number of VJ events and mapping contests we've never heard of! After trotting the globe and working at iconic places such as Tresor in Berlin, she has finally come back home to share with everyone her knowledge and skills. (In Spanish)" Watch the presentation here. Only in spanish.
August 2013
Modul8 & MadMapper Authorized dealer
From now on I will be the authorized dealer for Modul8 and MadMapper licences in Colombia, so now you contact me to buy the standard and educational software at a special discount*. Sounds good right ? Cheers !
*limited sales.
July 2013
. VJ . lab . - Optikal ink academy
Back from NY I decided to organize a new project, something that I have had in mind since long time ago. "Communication is only possible between equals" that phrase made me think that more people should know what I know about visuals and in that way expand my creative and professional circle, so I created OPTIKAL INK ACADEMY, a project that provides academic training to develop audio-visual proposals that integrate digital art and technology. The aim is to promote the audio-visual culture hosting events that offer and artistic and academic environment and so bring together professionals, colleagues and researchers who create projects related to the use of light, video projection and live performance. The first workshop was the .VJ . LAB . for beginners and curious people who want to know about VJ culture. Live cinema and live performance, HERE you can see the pics of our meeting !
May 2013
Form and Substance: Projection Mapping in Contemporary Art by Integrated Visions
New York's First Projection Mapping Group Exhibition, May 10-12 at the Gowanus Ballroom in Brooklyn, New York. --Curators and Producers: Bryan Dodson, Brian Blessinger, Michelle Dodson, and Carolyn Devlin-Antuna
This weekend I'll be presenting one of my pieces " INTO THE VOID " as part of this exhibition, If you are in NY come to say hello ! LAURA -OPTIKA
"Digital is not here to put an end to anything. Rather it is here to expand all things, to combine and to make more things attainable. For the artist, it is the edgiest work of all; the biggest, most exciting challenge in a long history of the synthesis between technology and hand and mind and heart." -- J.D. Jarvis
Featuring work by:
Bryan Dodson & Michelle Dodson // Integrated Visions, Joanie Lemercier // AntiVJ, Davy & Kristin McGuire, John Ensor Parker, Domingo Zapata, Robert Seidel, Claudio Sinatti, Laura Ramirez (Optika), Simon Anaya, Red Paper Heart, Sougwen Chung, Christina Graf, Paulapart, Jessica Angel, Joel FItzpatrick and, Adam Dare, Kris Davidson
This weekend I'll be presenting one of my pieces " INTO THE VOID " as part of this exhibition, If you are in NY come to say hello ! LAURA -OPTIKA
"Digital is not here to put an end to anything. Rather it is here to expand all things, to combine and to make more things attainable. For the artist, it is the edgiest work of all; the biggest, most exciting challenge in a long history of the synthesis between technology and hand and mind and heart." -- J.D. Jarvis
Featuring work by:
Bryan Dodson & Michelle Dodson // Integrated Visions, Joanie Lemercier // AntiVJ, Davy & Kristin McGuire, John Ensor Parker, Domingo Zapata, Robert Seidel, Claudio Sinatti, Laura Ramirez (Optika), Simon Anaya, Red Paper Heart, Sougwen Chung, Christina Graf, Paulapart, Jessica Angel, Joel FItzpatrick and, Adam Dare, Kris Davidson
April 2013
Laura Ramirez in Rhythms of Light and Color, Live Visual Projects Worldwide [Reel of the Day]
by peter kirn
Check it out the last review about my work at Create Digital Motion !
"Among superstar VJs, one favorite is Bogotá, Colombia-based Laura Ramirez, aka Optika VJ. "
"Whether that’s fair or not about the scenes in general, it can certainly be said about Laura’s work: uptempo, mixing contrasting patterns, dynamic, and full of bold colors. And as such, such an injection of energy might be welcome anywhere around the world, as Laura does just that, spreading her work on tour beyond Colombia to venues international."
http://createdigitalmotion.com/2013/04/laura-ramirez-in-rhythms-of-light-and-color-live-visual-projects-worldwide-reel-of-the-day/
"Among superstar VJs, one favorite is Bogotá, Colombia-based Laura Ramirez, aka Optika VJ. "
"Whether that’s fair or not about the scenes in general, it can certainly be said about Laura’s work: uptempo, mixing contrasting patterns, dynamic, and full of bold colors. And as such, such an injection of energy might be welcome anywhere around the world, as Laura does just that, spreading her work on tour beyond Colombia to venues international."
http://createdigitalmotion.com/2013/04/laura-ramirez-in-rhythms-of-light-and-color-live-visual-projects-worldwide-reel-of-the-day/
February 2013
INTO THE VOID . A JOURNEY OF LIGHT.
TEST 1 .0
"INTO THE VOID" is an installation that aims to provide the spectator with the sensation of traveling through a black hole. People are invited to stand in the middle of the installation and have a sound and light experience that is inspired by the speed of light and the quest for other dimensions of consciousness.
I'm currently seeking festivals and galleries to host this work. Watch the teaser !
"INTO THE VOID" is an installation that aims to provide the spectator with the sensation of traveling through a black hole. People are invited to stand in the middle of the installation and have a sound and light experience that is inspired by the speed of light and the quest for other dimensions of consciousness.
I'm currently seeking festivals and galleries to host this work. Watch the teaser !
December 2012
ENTER THE WALL
One-night only performance on Friday, December 14 - Bogotá. COL - FREE ADMISSION -
7:30 to 9:30 pm. One block down from the bridge of Transmilenio station 106. http://goo.gl/maps/TNVkF
ENTER THE WALL is the first project in the public space developed by VIDEOLINER, a collective made by Laura Ramirez a.k.a. Optika VJ and Jessica Angel . In this large-scale piece, we merge the mural painting with video mapping manipulated live and sound design. Thus we open new possibilities for experimenting with various disciplines, exploring the relationship between time, medium, location and purpose. Presenting this huge imaginary landscape, we want the viewer to experience the sense of wonder and immersion in front of a piece that shows a version of the world within the computer and how it is merged in a dynamic way with the city.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/418221314916143/
Sept 2012
AVENIDA PIXEL by Invasion Lab.
Conceived as a collective, "Invasion lab." is collaborative group of friends, full of energy, that creates things that we love. This time, we decided to create an intervention in the walls and spaces of Bogota City in Colombia. Inspired by the idea of "Invade the city," we projected classic icons of our childhood, like Space Invaders and Psychedelic Squirrels (the Banner & Flappy cartoon), running over the city walls. We also displayed iconic symbols expressing opposition to violence and social problems, created by renowned graffiti Colombian artist "JuegaSiempre" (PlayAlways).
We love the idea to create Audiovisual pieces to free our souls and have fun. Just because we like !
Direction: Laura Ramirez a.k.a. Optika VJ. Audiovisual production : Ivan Garcia and Juampa Linares. Original Music: Ivan Panqueva.
Collaboration : Marcelo Mejia A.k.a. Juega Siempre. Serie Pictogramas.
Special thanks to Julian Medina, Sonia Yepes, Daniel Melo and all friends.
Collaboration : Marcelo Mejia A.k.a. Juega Siempre. Serie Pictogramas.
Special thanks to Julian Medina, Sonia Yepes, Daniel Melo and all friends.