Dark Matter Immersive aims to explore immersive design, interactive concepts, and multidisciplinary artistic expression to unravel the intricate connection between individuals and communities. Founded by Ereka Duncan and Jaklyn Atkinson
Garden of Eden
Garden of Eden was a Covid Safe interactive art installation that allowed pod groups to embark on their hero’s journey as they walked through major arcana paintings inspired by the tarot. Immersed in a world of enchantment and wonder, visitors had the chance to engage with meticulously crafted sculptures, enhanced with captivating sounds, provoking deep reflection and prompting them to find answers to profound questions. Seekers, had the privilege to unravel the cryptic messages left behind by previous adventurers, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their personal quest. As the self-guided art tour reached its culmination, participants were treated to a virtual tarot reading conducted by a diverse group of readers from Brooklyn.
July 2020 to January 2021. || Concept design, set design, installation, lighting, and storytelling by Ereka Imani Duncan and Jacklyn Atkinson (Dark Matter Immersive). || Sound Engineering/ Composition by Ricardo Romaneiro. || Tarot Readings by Melissa Madara ||Hosted by The Cell || Paintings by Jaclyn Atkinson || Sculptures by Ereka Imani Duncan
S HA D O W L AN D (1 – 3)
This interactive installation exploring intimacy provides actionable questions to guests in small or large groups. The original S H A D O W L A N D debuted at the Museum of Sex June 2018 for the release of Crystal Healing & Sacred Pleasure by Vanessa Cuccia. Later iterations were built in downtown LA and other locations.
Yoki : Calamity
Yoki: Calamity was an interactive theater production, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore with further reference to Dante’s Inferno. Courageous attendees were lured into the depths of the underworld upon entering the first floor. Guests were accompanied by a spirit guide through the harrowing realms of hell, purgatory, and the mystical spirit earth. Lastly, the magnificent sun goddess wielded the power to lead them back to the terrestrial realm. To secure their return to earth and elude eternal damnation, guests were compelled to share their deepest secrets on various captivating subjects with the Sun Goddess in confidence. ||
“Spirit Earth” Set by Dark Matter Immersive || Additional set dressing, interactive script, costume, and character design by Ereka Imani Duncan || Dante played by Greg Balla and Jonah Levy || Izanami played by Jacklyn Atkinson and Ereka Imani Duncan || Yurei played by Heather Mo’Witz || Sun Goddess played by Angelica Bess || Costume fabrication by Clara Fath || Makeup by Nicky Ottav and Jo Disco
Plum Blossom Parlor
The Plum Blossom Parlor was a Covid Safe Speakeasy in Gowanus Built by Dark Matter Immersive. The Parlor invites pod groups of up to 6 into a whimsical self-service bar and lounge. The lounge is inspired by The Emperor’s Garden: a corner of the Forbidden City palace complex in Beijing that was untouched for about 100 years. November 2020-Jan 2022
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