IMAGINE ART ALIVE
WITH THE SOUL THAT SHAPED IT
Step into a world where creativity and technology converge through human connection—where the artists behind the art come alive once more.
Transforming the Gallery Into Magical Realism
At ARMA Museum & Gallery, this project reimagines how we experience art. Where technology becomes invisible, and what remains is wonder.
Through a creative blend of digital craft, narrative design, and immersive interaction, the gallery transforms into a living space where artworks move, voices return, and stories unfold. Visitors are no longer observers—they become part of the living story.
Meet the Artists
Encounter lifelike avatars of the masters of the past. Hear their voices, share their stories, and connect beyond time.
Living Art
See artworks come alive through Augmented Reality to reveal hidden layers and inspirations behind them.
Memorable Encounters
Interact, create, and spend memorable time with the artists’ persona — immersive activities that stay with you long after.
- CONNECTING YOU & WALTER
What Walter Saw Felt Heard Thought Imagine
An artist is never apart from their work. Every brushstroke, every note, every photograph carries not just what they saw — but how they lived, thought, and felt. Walter’s art was inseparable from his spirit, his friendships, his letters, his silence.
This feature opens a window into that intertwining: the artist and the art reflecting one another. Through carefully researched, artist-guided reenactments — drawn from his paintings, photographs, and words — you are invited to step closer, to sense the way a fleeting moment moved him and how it became something timeless.
It is not only about seeing what he painted. It is about feeling who he was — and, in that moment, allowing a quiet connection between you and Walter. A reminder that behind every work of art is not just a vision, but a life, reaching across time to meet you.
- INSPIRATIONS & IMPRESSIONS
NATURE
“I tried to show what Bali revealed to me: that the land and the people are not separate, but bound together. Their life flows with the rhythm of the earth itself.”
— The Landscape and Her Children
PEOPLE
“The boys stood so close, yet each was locked in his own rivalry. I wanted to capture that quiet tension before the feathers flew.”
— Four Young Balinese with Fighting Cocks
PLAY
“It wasn’t only the carousel I saw, but the people on it — every face carrying its own story, even as they spun in the same circle.”
— The Merry Go-Round
RYTHM
“When I painted my vision of Scherzo, it became clear to me that canvas and score are not opposites. Music is line and rhythm; painting is rhythm and line. They are mirrors of the same impulse.”
— Scherzo for Brass Instruments
- AUGMENTED REALITY ART
Augmented reality (AR) adds digital elements—such as sound, movement, or animation—to enhance what you see in the real world through your phone or tablet.
In the gallery, artworks come to life as It reveals their hidden layer, offering a moment that feels less like explanation, and more like discovery. It’s a portal to the artist’s mind, and maybe see through their eyes, just for a little while.
Museum & Gallery Merchandise
With technology seamlessly integrated, mementos evolve into special collections of living stories that engage the senses and transport the museum experience into visitors’ everyday lives.
Photo book that goes beyond mere display to stir emotions and preserve memories. It breathes life into historical images, artworks, and stories through sound, animation, or reimagined scenes—turning each pages into a mesmerizing journey.
Inspirational cards with insightful reflections. Scan each card to unlock Walter’s tales and musings from distance moments and places. Immerse yourself in these echoes as you go through the game of your life, embracing its magnificence in the now.
Interactive Art Labs & Creative Workshops
Art doesn’t just hang on walls here—it invites you to join in. Some experiences unfold in the lab, an immersive space for hands-on creativity. Others are woven throughout the museum, creating seamless, unexpected moments of interaction.
As the museum transforms into a space of quiet magical realism, where ideas become visible through the blend of technology and imagination, it becomes something more: a living space with a soul, brimming with creative energy.
Visitors are no longer passive observers but co-creators in a story still being written.
CO-CREATE WITH AN ARTIST
Create one-of-a-kind artwork on a shared canvas with an artist avatar who guide you in turning your ideas into a polished piece in their signature style.
VIDEO CALL A PAINTING
Create one-of-a-kind artwork on a shared canvas with an artist avatar who guide you in turning your ideas into a polished piece in their signature style.
BUILD YOUR OWN GALLERY
Create one-of-a-kind artwork on a shared canvas with an artist avatar who guides you in turning your ideas into a polished masterpiece in their signature style.
DEEP DIVE INTO A CANVAS
Navigate and explore an artwork as a landscape, where brushstrokes, characters, and objects within your reach. Zoom out to reveal the scene beyond the frame and uncover hidden elements that might surprise you.
At the ARMA Museum, home to the most important collection of his works, we’ve designed an experience that brings Walter Spies’ spirit back into the present.
"Life is the thing you look forward to, the thing you can’t enjoy enough."
Imagine if an artist’s presence could linger long after their time. A digital persona isn’t just a likeness—it’s the reanimation of presence itself: voice, memory, and soul restored to the person behind the art.
“This project brings Walter back into the world—not just as memory, but as a living presence that can experience life and grow alongside us.
This proof of concept explores how connection with a virtual being can bring us closer to those we thought we’d never meet.
Crafting Walter's Unique Identity
The External
1//Appearance
Paying attention to posture, gaze, and expression, we create a series of consistent characteristic that are particular and uniquely Walter’s.
2//Voice & Mannerism
Soft-spoken, lyrical, sincere. Using advanced voice synthesis and character guidance, we shaped a tone that feels honest to the man: calm, curious, and always reflective.
3//Characteristics
The unique qualities that shape Walter’s authentic self and special characteristics.
Traits & Inner Life
Personal Style
Artistic Expressions
Musical Creativity
Cultural Passions
Crafting Walter's Inner World
The Internal
3//Mind-Taksu
The intricate interconnected web of intellectual and the spiritual manifest as a tangible shape: a hybrid of the Psyche and Taksu of Walter Spies.
Knowledge
Connected data of relationships, places, historical and archival records.
Self-Awareness
Experience Walter’s newly awakened consciousness through impression fragments – synthetic memories of defining moments, each capturing a chapter that left its mark.
Say Hello to Walter
This interaction uses pre-recorded responses to demonstrate Walter’s
conversational style. In the live experience, he will respond dynamically —
thinking and speaking in real time during your conversation.
