Karen Monid of The Projection Studio has been published in the ‘Public Humanities Journal’ published by the University of Cambridge.
The journal prides itself on asking “big questions and pursues bold answers that combine rigorous peer-reviewed research with accessible writing.”
Karen’s peer-reviewed paper recognises decades of collaboration between The Projection Studio and leading universities, and explores how projection art and sound can be used as powerful tools for public engagement with academic research.
The paper forms part of a series on ‘Animating Victorian Science’ forming a new and important contribution to the field of ‘Literature and Science in the Public Sphere.’
A key focus of this paper is the award-winning installation Victorian Speed of Life, developed in collaboration with academic researchers. The work explores how projection and sound can transform buildings into “digital theatre,” where audiences are not passive viewers but active participants in experiencing and interpreting research.
The article also places this work within a wider academic and historical context, tracing the evolution of projection-based storytelling from early magic lantern shows to modern multimedia installations. It highlights how these methods have long played a role in communicating knowledge beyond traditional academic settings.
Ultimately, the paper argues that immersive, creative technologies are not just artistic tools—but essential, credible methods for extending the reach and impact of academic research to entirely new audiences.
Read the article at Victorian Speed of Life: A Reflection on the Use of Projection Mapping and Audio for Public Engagement | Public Humanities | Cambridge Core