CHRYSALIS

By: Robert Montenegro

Part sculpture, part video canvas, Chrysalis explores the concept of transformation via a 4 sided pyramid + video animation. The unique pyramid design is open on one corner and provides an internal perspective to the metamorphosis displayed on its surface. Two video pieces have been created for Chrysalis, one on the theme of transformation was created by Chrysalis designer Robert Montenegro is titled Birth of Chrysalis, and the other titled Transmission was created by Tristan Fuge and imagines a future experience of traveling from home via computer simulations. The Chrysalis piece is a fusion of art, engineering, design, and teamwork with the intention of bringing joy and beauty to those in its presence.

Thank you to the Chrysalis build team: Nathan Morgan, Matt Tully, Mike Chapman, and Tristan Fuge.

About the Artist:

Roberto Montenegro is a digital artist who uses video as his medium. Starting his career as an aerospace engineer for the US government, Roberto now creates and animates original video content specifically designed to inspire and awe audiences for live events and concerts. His expertise ranges from 2D and 3D animation and visualization, stage design, and creative direction in multimedia. For the past 15 years Roberto has worked all over the world on electronic music shows as well as for Gay Pride New York, Art Basel, and Ultra Music Festival. He has been the creative director for The Pines Party for the past seven years. Roberto co-founded the Free Radical Design Group with his partner, Guy J Smith with the goal of bringing magic and wonder to as many people as possible.