Tosin Olufon is an immersive artist and researcher in Virtual reality(VR) and animated storytelling. Her practice explores how African oral storytelling traditions, particularly Yoruba folktales, can be preserved, reimagined and experienced through Virtual Reality and animated forms.

In this talk, Tosin shares the messy, joyful and sometimes ridiculous process of turning a folktale into an interactive experience. From character design, animation and motion capture to directing attention in VR, designing interaction and discovering that audiences rarely do what you expect them to do. She reflects on the creative and cultural challenges that emerge along the way, as well as the experiments, compromises, and happy accidents that help shape the work.

Join us online on YouTube Live, or in the building on Friday 18th September at 13:00 for the talk and to take part in the Q&A discussion afterwards. 

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The Pervasive Media Studio is a partnership between the Watershed, University of the West of England and University of Bristol. The lunchtime talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region. Watershed is supported by Arts Council England.

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Watershed, 1 Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5TX

Directions:

The Lunchtime talks take place in the Pervasive Media Studio Event Space. To access the Studio, please go to the Main Watershed Box Office entrance and go upstairs to the Café Bar. Walk across the cafe bar, turn right and walk towards the double doors. Go through into the corridor and walk all the way down until you reach the Studio. A member of staff will sign you in, and check your ticket, if you have booked.

The Studio is wheelchair accessible, and the events space has a hearing loop. The last talk of every month is BSL interpreted. 

For more information on accessing the studio take a look here.

*Please note this is a hybrid event and will be live streamed so please be aware you will be in the live broadcast and recording when watching in the Studio.