Formula 1 Simulator and Body Art celebrates a world of colour
February 22nd, 2009Face painting and body art may be a world away from high performance Formula One racing, but thanks to the simulation technology from New Zealand based SimDeck Formula Simulators, these worlds will meet at the annual NZ Colour Fest.
Body art and face painting is one of the oldest forms of simulation as the human form takes on shapes and interprets the world around us. Human models are painted to take on the form of animals, plants, or interpretations of society.
Kevin Andreassend, Pro Sim F1 driver, explained, “SimDeck’s support and involvement with the NZ Body Art Awards and the related activities is a natural fit. We are both focused on simulating real life forms and activities. SimDeck does it from a technology hardware and software perspective, whilst Mem Bourke and her team do it from paint and a live canvas.”
This unique and innovative outdoor art festival promotes quality art and artists, awarding excellence by way of reward in the field of art innovation and creativity. Its is a fun family day that children can enjoy.
The audience and participants will be entertained and interests held through the many stalls, including trade stands. The day will be filled with colour and live demonstrations with product suppliers, clowns, stilt walkers, graffiti art, slide shows and sideshow entertainment. With the international motorsports season having recently started with A1GP, Formula One is to start in March and the Indy series kicking off, plus the Euro Formula 3, SimDeck Formula Simulators will be there to add some high speed Formula 1 colour and action as one of the official supporters and promoters on the NZ Body Art Awards and related activities.
Food and drinks will be available along with live music and creative dance entertainment shows throughout the day.
This exceptional event has been initiated by The NZ Body Art Awards Team to foster, promote and extend the development of new art-forms throughout Auckland and New Zealand. We aim to inspire artists to look beyond the art that exists, to push their boundaries and create new concepts.
NZ Body Art Director Mem Bourke, “acknowledging the high calibre of artists, models and tutors in the Auckland region will enable this festival to be an outstanding success. We compliment the artists as the thrill and buzz of these creations are the result of many hours of preparation, including timing, sculpting and designing the finished work”.
The one-day interactive festival of colour is prelude to the international quality NZ Body Art Awards that has become the premier Body Art feature on the NZ calendar held in July 2009.
NZ Colour Fest Details
Date: 28 February, 2009
Location: Lake House Arts Centre, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna
Cost: FREE to enjoy all the outdoor festivities, $5 to enter the NZ Face Painting Competition.
Tickets will be available to purchase rides in the Formula Simulator.
www.nzbodyartawards.co.nz
www.simdeck.com