Tracing the Sky is an immersive mixed-reality installation presented in Manchester, set within a hidden subterranean space beneath a bustling Victorian arcade. This installation elegantly blends two contrasting elements —sky (air) and architecture (earth) — in a single space. Dreamlike imagery glides gracefully across the brickwork, vaulted ceilings, and hidden chambers, filling the architecture with ephemeral skyscapes and accentuating the interplay between virtuality and reality, between the tangible and intangible, and between the human-made and natural.

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Utilizing advanced techniques such as 3D scanning, projection mapping, and mobile devices equipped with augmented reality software, the installation invites visitors to interact intimately with the simulated clouds and skies. These visuals dynamically respond to audience interactions through smartphone technology, immersing viewers in a fluid and responsive environment. Sounds generated by these interactions further enhance the multisensory experience.

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The artist combines art and technology to create a poetic exploration of our relationship with the surrounding environment. Encourages visitors not merely to view the space as a passive display but as a contemplative area to reflect deeply on the natural world, particularly the atmosphere and the expansive skies above.

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