The Icebook
by Studio McGuiresite-specific-and-immersive, theatre
Animated pop up book
about the production
The Icebook is the world's first projection mapped pop-up book, a theatrical installation depicting a silent fable through a combination of paper pop-ups, projection mapping and music. By day, each of the 11 pages is no more than a few feet tall featuring intricately hand-cut blank pop-ups, but when the lights go out and a projection is beamed onto the book's pages, the paper comes to life as if by magic and a dark, atmospheric story unfolds about a man on a journey through the wilderness.
about the artist
Davy & Kristin McGuire are augmented reality artists, who run an award winning creative studio known for hybrid installations and idiosyncratic multimedia experiments. They work with sculpture, animation, moving image, and live performance to create eclectic new mediums.
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A TOTALLY blacked out room/studio or space that can accommodate a long table as well as two rows of chairs and one row of bar stools. The room has to be well insulated from external noise. One long trestle table (or two trestle tables connected together) to make a platform of 150 cm length or slightly longer for the pop-up book and projection tube. A standing lamp or a desk lamp. A power socket and one extension lead.
Each show lasts 17 min and can be performed at 30 min intervals for a maximum of 5 hours.
“Magical and exquisitely crafted, Kristin and Davy McGuire's miniature model universe is full of visual wonders.” The Guardian
“The award-winning husband-and-wife team have built a reputation for innovative, indelible works – blending animation, projection mapping, theatre, film, dance and papercraft.” Computer Arts Magazine
“The couple have built up a formidable following for their unique aesthetic, which combines cutting-edge projection work with traditional, delicate paper models.” Metre
The work is visual and uses audio though it would be enjoyable for anyone with a hearing impairment as they could enjoy the visual element. The venue would need to ensure the work is physically accessible and adjust capacity in the space accordingly. Due to the short length of the piece, it is suitable for audiences with shorter attention spans.
Workshops, Q&A sessions and artist talks with Davy McGuire and/or Kristin McGuire could be arranged. Please contact for further details.
£1000 per day (show lasting 17 minutes can be performed at 30 min intervals for a maximum of 5 hours) exclusive of VAT.
Fee negotiable.
