The Painter of Light

The Painter of Light

Led the design of an immersive exhibit reimagining Thomas Kinkade's legacy by blending his luminous style with symbolic elements reflecting his personal struggles. The multi-sensory experience invites deeper reflection and challenges public perceptions, appealing to both art critics and casual audiences.

Role & Objective

• • Lead Experience Designer for a conceptual exhibit exploring Kinkade's life and work.
• • Aimed to shift perceptions by contrasting his light-filled aesthetic with personal symbolism.
• • Created an inclusive, thought-provoking, multi-sensory journey.

Key Actions

• • Researched art history, theology, and immersive exhibit trends.
• • Designed narrative-driven spaces using atmospheric lighting and spatial flow.
• • Modeled spaces in Rhino and textured, used shaders, and rendered in Blender using the Cycles engine.
• • Curated symbolic props to explore the interplay of light and shadow in Kinkade's story.
• • Drew from immersive benchmarks like Meow Wolf and Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience.
• • Balanced visual appeal with emotional and intellectual depth.

Results & Impact

• • Developed a conceptual framework for immersive storytelling that repositions Kinkade's work.
• • Created a scalable, multi-sensory exhibit model that resonates with diverse audiences.
• • Demonstrated ability to blend art, narrative, and audience engagement to provoke meaningful reflection.