Master Works of Gigantic Proportions: VAN GOGH ALIVE – THE EXPERIENCE

This post was put together by a naïve artist who is inspired by a magnificent presentation of Van Gogh, the man & his works...

I am known as Rowdy Wylie ... you will have seen my paintings on the blog and I have joined the AnArt4Life team as a contributor.

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Van Gogh Alive – “the experience” in Adelaide on Sunday 15th August….

“The production is promoted as the most visited “multi-sensory experience” in the world”!!!….

“Multi-sensory experience” is an understatement!!!

Van Gogh Alive: The Experience, Adelaide, South Australia (1) Photos by John Wylie

Upon arrival…..the streets surrounding the venue…. were alive with the magical sound of symphony music.. I immediately thought… this is going to be a production of grand scale… so the scene was set… excitement was building for a memorable afternoon…

Once completing the usual Covid requirements… and commencing the stroll through the entrance… we were all engulfed by the powerful symphony of classical music that reflected Van Gogh’s very special painting creativity and his turbulent challenging life…

Complementary to the incredible symphony music….. the atmosphere was enhanced by lighting that provided a unique intrigue… reflecting in mirrors which immediately engaged the viewer to focus further into the complex to view Van Gogh’s mega exhibition of huge magnificent colourful images of his Master Pieces…. which were projected onto six meters high screens….

From this point on…… I was totally absorbed… standing in front of a massive screen in quadriptych format… it was tremendous leaving the world behind and being deeply immersed in the symphony of sound…. spectacular lighting.…master pieces of color and atmospheric fragrance!!!....

Van Gogh Alive: The Experience, Adelaide, South Australia (1) Photos by John Wylie

A truly magical multi-sensory experience!!! Patrons appeared to be in awe of the experience… children appeared totally consumed…. focused on the floor screens and sitting amongst the projected color of art from above….

Van Gogh Alive: The Experience, Adelaide, South Australia (1) Photos by John Wylie
Van Gogh Alive: The Experience, Adelaide, South Australia (1) Photos by John Wylie

Quotes from Van Gogh’s writings were projected throughout the program & his written works were amazingly articulate & inspirational!!!

Van Gogh Alive: The Experience, Adelaide, South Australia (1) Photos by John Wylie

When the session came to a close we left through an exit room totally filled with bright, colorful, brilliant yellow sun flowers… ...reflecting in surrounding mirrors…

I thought I was in a Van Gogh landscape painting!!!

A magnificent Grand Finale… very positive & inspiring!!!

What a production!!!.... all patrons were totally engaged!!!

The brilliantly… colorful yellow sun flowers and the reflection of the clouds…also the Van Gogh… patterned, colorful floor…

enhancing the wonderful and unforgettable scene..

Van Gogh Alive: The Experience, Adelaide, South Australia (1) Photos by John Wylie

Once we left the Van Gogh Alive production… and reflecting on the experience…

I was absolutely lost for words…. This is a magnificent mega production….absorbing all patrons in state of the art technology which provides a powerful interaction with Vincent van Gogh’s turbulent life story & his incredible art…. The production introduced people to the man... and his life’s journey of magnificent creativity during his challenging times…

The production is totally inspiring… stimulating emotion… learning & knowledge about the “Pioneer”…… “Impressionist and later Post Impressionist - Master Artist” !!!…

Congratulations & thankyou to the C.E.O. of “Grande Experiences” & the creative Team… “An innovative & exceptional “mega” production… providing an unbelievable “multi-sensory experience” for all ages & a truly unforgettable experience”!!!........JW

Anne has put all the photos I took at the exhibition into a video so that you can enjoy the experience of Van Gogh Alive- The Experience.

If you live in South Australia you can attend the Van Gogh Alive: The Experience at The Grand Pavilion until 12 Sept 2021 (Covid Restriction allowing). Note that you have to buy your ticket on-line.

The AnArt4Life blog has had two posts in the past about multimedia exhibitions of Van Gogh's works. Follow these links to: L'Atelier Lumieres: Revisited and L'Atelier Lumieres: Revisited.

Credit
1. “Grande Experience”, 2/49 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
www.grande-experiences.com