Revolutionary Road of Reflection
Revolutionary Road of Reflection

A responsive installation art project inspired by Sam Mendes' 2008 film Revolutionary Road, reflecting the emotional impact of the film’s major themes and depicting the clash between dreams and reality.

A responsive installation art project inspired by Sam Mendes' 2008 film Revolutionary Road, reflecting the emotional impact of the film’s major themes and depicting the clash between dreams and reality.

TOOL

TOOL

Photoshop

Photoshop

Illustrator

Illustrator

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

Installation art

Installation art

Lenticular cards and Mirror

Lenticular cards and Mirror

DURATION

DURATION

OCT - NOV 2022

OCT - NOV 2022

BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND

Torn between dreams, expectations, and reality
Torn between dreams, expectations, and reality
Torn between dreams, expectations, and reality

This responsive installation art project is inspired by Sam Mendes' 2008 romantic drama film, Revolutionary Road, depicting the collision of dreams and reality. The installation comprises 20 lenticular-printed cards with contrasting images on the front and mirrors on the back, installed at different heights to create an interactive experience reflecting the themes of hope and despair explored in the movie. The project overall aims to highlight the stark contrast and despair experienced when torn between dream, expectations, and reality.

This responsive installation art project is inspired by Sam Mendes' 2008 romantic drama film, Revolutionary Road, depicting the collision of dreams and reality. The installation comprises 20 lenticular-printed cards with contrasting images on the front and mirrors on the back, installed at different heights to create an interactive experience reflecting the themes of hope and despair explored in the movie. The project overall aims to highlight the stark contrast and despair experienced when torn between dream, expectations, and reality.

This responsive installation art project is inspired by Sam Mendes' 2008 romantic drama film, Revolutionary Road, depicting the collision of dreams and reality. The installation comprises 20 lenticular-printed cards with contrasting images on the front and mirrors on the back, installed at different heights to create an interactive experience reflecting the themes of hope and despair explored in the movie. The project overall aims to highlight the stark contrast and despair experienced when torn between dream, expectations, and reality.

APPROACH

APPROACH

APPROACH

Initial Steps
Initial Steps
Initial Steps

The first step was to identify the overall picture and journey map of my project.

The first step was to identify the overall picture and journey map of my project.

The first step was to identify the overall picture and journey map of my project.

IDEATION

IDEATION

IDEATION

Creating a moodboard
Creating a moodboard
Creating a moodboard

Inspired by Revolutionary Road, I chose lenticular printing to capture the film's duality and contrasting dreams. Like the (main characters) Wheelers' divergent visions, lenticular prints create depth from various angles.


Each response will be depicted on 20 lenticular cards, forming an installation that invites viewers to look up, echoing the film's theme of hope. This setup enhances the experience and connects directly with the film's profound themes.

Inspired by Revolutionary Road, I chose lenticular printing to capture the film's duality and contrasting dreams. Like the (main characters) Wheelers' divergent visions, lenticular prints create depth from various angles.


Each response will be depicted on 20 lenticular cards, forming an installation that invites viewers to look up, echoing the film's theme of hope. This setup enhances the experience and connects directly with the film's profound themes.

Inspired by Revolutionary Road, I chose lenticular printing to capture the film's duality and contrasting dreams. Like the (main characters) Wheelers' divergent visions, lenticular prints create depth from various angles.


Each response will be depicted on 20 lenticular cards, forming an installation that invites viewers to look up, echoing the film's theme of hope. This setup enhances the experience and connects directly with the film's profound themes.

EMOTIONAL RESPONSES

EMOTIONAL RESPONSES

EMOTIONAL RESPONSES

From mindmap to visualization
From mindmap to visualization
From mindmap to visualization

From the ideation process, I visualized the emotional response words through design. For each word, I created a mindmap of associated images and concepts. This exercise guided my decisions, focusing on how to use contrast to reflect the stark reality-versus-dream themes of the film.

From the ideation process, I visualized the emotional response words through design. For each word, I created a mindmap of associated images and concepts. This exercise guided my decisions, focusing on how to use contrast to reflect the stark reality-versus-dream themes of the film.

From the ideation process, I visualized the emotional response words through design. For each word, I created a mindmap of associated images and concepts. This exercise guided my decisions, focusing on how to use contrast to reflect the stark reality-versus-dream themes of the film.

INSTALLATION DIRECTION

INSTALLATION DIRECTION

INSTALLATION DIRECTION

Finding location for the installation
Finding location for the installation
Finding location for the installation

From different and various locations, “Kirinji Studio” (Seoul, Korea) was selected, in consideration of how it aligns with the overall mood of the movie and how the monotone atmosphere of the studio enhances the illustration of the sense of stillness, of calm and peaceful environment yet to be disturbed.

From different and various locations, “Kirinji Studio” (Seoul, Korea) was selected, in consideration of how it aligns with the overall mood of the movie and how the monotone atmosphere of the studio enhances the illustration of the sense of stillness, of calm and peaceful environment yet to be disturbed.

From different and various locations, “Kirinji Studio” (Seoul, Korea) was selected, in consideration of how it aligns with the overall mood of the movie and how the monotone atmosphere of the studio enhances the illustration of the sense of stillness, of calm and peaceful environment yet to be disturbed.

FINAL

FINAL

FINAL

Full interactive experience
Full interactive experience
Full interactive experience

Walk-through of the entire installation.

Walk-through of the entire installation.

Walk-through of the entire installation.

APPENDIX

APPENDIX

APPENDIX

Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes
Behind the scenes

Fast-forward play of the entire installation process.

Fast-forward play of the entire installation process.

Fast-forward play of the entire installation process.

HOW MIGHT WE?

Problem Statement

While the Guggenheim Museum's official website offers in-depth guides and assistance, the on-site experience falls short, leading to frustration and limited engagement for visitors.

What are the existing pain points during in-person visits to the Guggenheim?

How can visitors interact and augment their experience at the museum?

Revolutionary Road of Reflection

A responsive installation art project inspired by Sam Mendes' 2008 film Revolutionary Road, reflecting the emotional impact of the film’s major themes and depicting the clash between dreams and reality.

TOOL

Photoshop

Illustrator

MEDIUM

Installation art

Lenticular cards and mirror

DURATION

OCT - NOV 2022