Today, images of disaster are instantly delivered to our phones, turning catastrophe to a grotesque global spectacle. The question is whether artworks inspire a sense of how catastrophe might be overcome; whether seeing others' suffering will rouse us to the indignation and action, or instead desensitize us, reinforcing our indifference.
The app uses a 3D still image to trigger for an immersive augmented reality experience.
The trigger image is part of a physical art exhibition and can also be viewed online at:
https://deepworldvesta.wixsite.com/glass/squidart