Oweynagat
A homage to Irish mythology and folklore created in collaboration with stage and screen designers and funded by Dream community arts and culture centre in Taipei, Taiwan.
Oweynagat, or "The cave of cats" is a homage to Irish mythology and folklore funded by Dream community arts and culture centre in Taipei, Taiwan. The project was completed along side Bridget Ní Dhuinn a sceneographer and set designer also based in Ireland.
The project uses the modern technology of motion tracking and real-time visuals to explore the ancient themes of spirits and pagan worship. Users are placed in a dark room and allowed to interact with the set and projection using through the use of custom motion tracking software.
Oweynagat, anglicised to "The cave of cats" is an ancient pagan site in the wilds of western Ireland said to be the bith place of Queen Meabh, Ireland's ancient warrior queen. In addition, the cave is said to be the point at which the veil between the human and spirt world is thinnest, allowing for connection, contact and posession by spirits.