Japanese artist, director and producer Nobumichi Asai has unveiled Omote, his latest project that uses projection mapping techniques to create stunning illusions on a model’s face. In his recently released video the model moves her head while projected graphics constantly transform how she appears; creating masks and cyber influenced visuals. He was inspired by the Japanese Noh mask.
Laser scanning was used to create
a mesh that followed the contours of
the model’s face and it’s rumoured that Asai
is now looking to create a system
the covers the whole body.
Asai has
built up a large portfolio of work
that includes a number of projection mapping projects,
usually featuring huge backdrops including buildings, a
dockyard and a large stage show for Subaru.