Paul Magnuson
Artist. Dad. Designer. Husband. Pyro Technician. Fun Uncle. Audio Engineer. Youngest Son. Maker. Little Brother. Tinkerer. Wanderer. Creator. Whatever you choose to call this certified BFA dropout and BComm graduate, he embodies the proverbial title of “working-artist”. A self-described “artistic charlatan”, he believes his technical creations are less art and more experiments in alternative, interactive and immersive public entertainment. Each piece utilizes accessible, but hacked, consumer technology and commercial production equipment in unique combinations, in public spaces, turning the mundane into the insane. Like moths to lights, we are attracted to the glitz and glamour of bright lights, video, lasers, fireballs and other special fx, and Paul’s not afraid to use all the aforementioned to create inspiring encounters. Whether the artist, technician, designer, project manager or conceptual contributor, he is always pushing the boundaries of large scale public art.
The DOOR(S)
“What does a door mean to you? Does it evoke feelings of opportunity or anxiety? How did a door become such a metaphor for success, failure, opportunity, family, home, change, transition, and so many other moments of emotional connection? This project explores the greater meaning of a door, and its ability to change our path in life when we have the courage to open it…and open it again. After all, it’s just a door.
The DOOR is a BIG ART classic and fan-favourite, regardless of age. BUT we always like to bring it back in a new configuration, to keep everyone guessing. Each door contains a set of animations in a particular theme, direct from the creative minds of our animators. No two doors are ever the same with over 200 unique videos, so they’ll need to open them all to find out what…is where. “
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