Client
14-18 NOW / Brighton Festival
Location
Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Client
14-18 NOW / Brighton Festival
Location
Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Project Details
A Monumental Tribute to Forgotten Histories
Dr Blighty was a multi-arts event produced by Nutkhut and presented at Brighton Festival 2016, bringing to life the little-known story of when Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Estate served as a military hospital for wounded Indian soldiers during the First World War. As part of this powerful commemoration, NOVAK collaborated with Nutkhut to create an ambitious and deeply emotive projection mapping display, transforming the façade of the Royal Pavilion into a vast, living canvas of historical memory. The visual storytelling was accompanied by a specially commissioned soundtrack by Shri and Ed Carter, adding a deeply atmospheric and immersive layer to the experience.
Project Details
A Monumental Tribute to Forgotten Histories
Dr Blighty was a multi-arts event produced by Nutkhut and presented at Brighton Festival 2016, bringing to life the little-known story of when Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Estate served as a military hospital for wounded Indian soldiers during the First World War. As part of this powerful commemoration, NOVAK collaborated with Nutkhut to create an ambitious and deeply emotive projection mapping display, transforming the façade of the Royal Pavilion into a vast, living canvas of historical memory. The visual storytelling was accompanied by a specially commissioned soundtrack by Shri and Ed Carter, adding a deeply atmospheric and immersive layer to the experience.
The Brief
Illuminating a Forgotten Chapter of WWI
The project aimed to shine a light on the remarkable, yet often overlooked, history of the Indian soldiers who were treated at the Royal Pavilion during the First World War. The challenge was to create an impactful and historically sensitive projection mapping display that would transform the Pavilion into a storytelling medium, immersing audiences in the experiences of the soldiers who once walked its halls. The brief required NOVAK to design and animate a visual narrative that honored the memory of these soldiers, blending historical imagery, artistic interpretation, and innovative projection technology to create a powerful and thought-provoking experience.
The Brief
Illuminating a Forgotten Chapter of WWI
The project aimed to shine a light on the remarkable, yet often overlooked, history of the Indian soldiers who were treated at the Royal Pavilion during the First World War. The challenge was to create an impactful and historically sensitive projection mapping display that would transform the Pavilion into a storytelling medium, immersing audiences in the experiences of the soldiers who once walked its halls. The brief required NOVAK to design and animate a visual narrative that honored the memory of these soldiers, blending historical imagery, artistic interpretation, and innovative projection technology to create a powerful and thought-provoking experience.
Our Response
A Moving and Visually Spectacular Commemoration
NOVAK’s approach to Dr Blighty was rooted in historical research and artistic sensitivity, ensuring that the projection mapping display was both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. Using the intricate architecture of the Royal Pavilion as a storytelling device, the projection unfolded across its surface, depicting scenes of the soldiers’ journey, their time in Brighton, and the cultural and emotional bonds they formed while recovering far from home. The carefully crafted animations worked in harmony with the evocative score by Shri and Ed Carter, enhancing the emotional depth of the experience. By blending cutting-edge technology with historical storytelling, the installation transformed the Royal Pavilion into a living monument, immersing audiences in a poignant and visually breathtaking tribute to the soldiers’ resilience, sacrifice, and humanity. The projection and playback system for the event was designed and delivered by QED Productions.
Our Response
A Moving and Visually Spectacular Commemoration
NOVAK’s approach to Dr Blighty was rooted in historical research and artistic sensitivity, ensuring that the projection mapping display was both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. Using the intricate architecture of the Royal Pavilion as a storytelling device, the projection unfolded across its surface, depicting scenes of the soldiers’ journey, their time in Brighton, and the cultural and emotional bonds they formed while recovering far from home. The carefully crafted animations worked in harmony with the evocative score by Shri and Ed Carter, enhancing the emotional depth of the experience. By blending cutting-edge technology with historical storytelling, the installation transformed the Royal Pavilion into a living monument, immersing audiences in a poignant and visually breathtaking tribute to the soldiers’ resilience, sacrifice, and humanity. The projection and playback system for the event was designed and delivered by QED Productions.
Credits
Photography by Finn Hopson and Simon Anderson
Video documentation by QED Productions
ARTISTIC TEAM
Ajay Chhabra – Artistic Director<
Shri Shriram – Composer
Ben Raine – Production Manager
Louise Green – Project Manager
Jenny Campbell – Stage Manager
Thor McIntyre Burnie – Soundscape
Sian Thomas – Performance Director
Stephen Clark – Writer
Phil Supple – Lighting Designer
QED – Projection design and delivery
NOVAK – Video Design & Animation
Ed Carter- Sound Designer
Charlie Camm – Set Fabrication
Waqas Choudhry – Lead Musician
Frank Wilson – Creative Producer
Philip Morgan – Producer
Pippa Smith – Community Producer
Roberta Spicer – Project Manager
A Nutkhut production co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW: WW1 Centenary Art Commissions, Brighton Festival and the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove. Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England , QED, and Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Credits
Photography by Finn Hopson and Simon Anderson
Video documentation by QED Productions
ARTISTIC TEAM
Ajay Chhabra – Artistic Director<
Shri Shriram – Composer
Ben Raine – Production Manager
Louise Green – Project Manager
Jenny Campbell – Stage Manager
Thor McIntyre Burnie – Soundscape
Sian Thomas – Performance Director
Stephen Clark – Writer
Phil Supple – Lighting Designer
QED – Projection design and delivery
NOVAK – Video Design & Animation
Ed Carter- Sound Designer
Charlie Camm – Set Fabrication
Waqas Choudhry – Lead Musician
Frank Wilson – Creative Producer
Philip Morgan – Producer
Pippa Smith – Community Producer
Roberta Spicer – Project Manager
A Nutkhut production co-commissioned by 14-18 NOW: WW1 Centenary Art Commissions, Brighton Festival and the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove. Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England , QED, and Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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