Beings

Move, dance, and play in this interactive exhibition that delights all ages. Projected larger than life, Universal Everything’s parade of fantastic beings morphs between various forms and textures, from kaleidoscopic fur to molten lava and water molecules. Your movements bring these colourful characters to life, becoming more animated the more you move.

Using game engines, VFX software, and evolving algorithms, these digital installations feature generative artworks that change in real time, making each visit unique.

For over 20 years, the UK-based art and design collective Universal Everything has created engaging experiences. Inspired by nature, human figures, and emotions, their work explores movement, form, and colour to create a world of friendly, hyperreal beings. The creative process starts with simple hand-drawn sketches, displayed alongside the artworks to reveal the craft behind the innovation.

Image credits: Beings at ACMI will feature ‘Friends’ by Universal Everything, image courtesy of the artists. Beingsat ACMI will feature ‘Infinity’ by Universal Everything, image courtesy of the artists. Beingsat ACMI will feature ‘Transfiguration’ by Universal Everything, 2020, image courtesy of the artists