Hotel Warszawa Art Fair is a special event on the cultural map of Warsaw. In the famous Hotel Warszawa building, rooms were transformed into small art galleries, attracting a crowd of visitors. Long queues lined up for room 205, where the Lenovo brand showed its unusual art installation ‘Flow’. Another part of the exhibition was presented in the Lenovo & Motorola Showroom, which is located in the same building.
In the fourth edition of the Hotel Warsaw Art Fair, almost 30 galleries from Poland and abroad presented works by more than 100 artists. This is the only event of its kind in Poland organised in a hotel space, inspired by the most recognisable events in New York and Los Angeles hotels.
The fact that the boundaries between technology and art can blend seamlessly was once again proven by the Lenovo brand, which took part in the Hotel Warszawa Art Fair for the second year in a row. The brand’s exhibition was divided into two zones – the exhibition in room 205, and also, in the Lenovo & Motorola Showroom located in the hotel building.
Discover your aura
Room 205 was filled with an installation called Aura, the centrepiece of which was a specially designed screen. Visitors could place their hands on sensors that processed the acquired data and helped visualise each visitor’s aura in real time. Thanks to advanced sensors and software, visitors were able to explore the colours and shapes of their energy field. The installation was inspired by products from the Lenovo Aura Edition series: the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i and Lenovo ThinkPad X9. Also catching the eye were the natural crystals from ILUMA Crystal Heritage exposed in the room, creating an organic backdrop for the digital projection.
The forest in the building
The second part of the exhibition was the Lenovo & Motorola showroom space. A small forest was created there, a green oasis called Zen Forest. Living trees, soft grass and crystal forms were juxtaposed with ambient music to create a space of tranquillity and breathing. Lenovo’s collaboration with artist collective ArtIntell resulted in a unique fusion of algorithms and nature – Adriana Zielinska was responsible for the technological part, translating complex computer processes into a pulsating digital fabric, while artist and curator Anna Annomalia developed the concept and curatorial care for the project.
Flow is a state in which the boundary between ourselves and the world disappears. It is a flow of energy, harmony and inner cohesion. It seemed obvious to me that this very notion should become the axis of the entire project – Lenovo technology has the power to capture and show what usually remains invisible. The Aura Room is an intimate place where everyone can see their aura – a luminous emanation of physical, emotional and spiritual processes. The Zen Forest is the breath of nature in the middle of the city: a green enclave where you can ‘connect’ to the plants, hear their rhythm and find balance. Together, they form a single narrative – a man’s encounter with his inner self and with the living world around him. I am very happy to have been able to realise this project with Lenovo, a company that knows how to bet on technological innovation that connects people and art like no other. For me, Lenovo is an example of an innovative partner that is not afraid to push conventional boundaries and consistently invests in creative, out-of-the-box projects,” says Anna Annomalia.
The installation prepared was substantively coherent and reminded us that modern technologies do not have to be limited to office tools or entertainment. Their skilful use allows us to combine various aspects of life, including art, allowing for new experiences and propelling us towards creative development.
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