ArtCube™ — immersive projection container glowing with vivid artwork at UCF
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ArtCube

Partner
INTERSTRUCT
Role
Technical Partner
Type
Immersive Public Art
Since
2022

The ArtCube™ is a custom-built shipping container transformed into a portable, projection-mapped micro gallery — designed to bring public art anywhere in the world. Created by architect Ryan Young and curator Pat Greene at INTERSTRUCT, with 42 Audio Visual as the technical partner behind the projection, AV systems, and remote management. Two ArtCubes built and running — the latest for UCF's Creative Village campus.

ArtCube glowing vivid purple in a darkened space — UCF build

UCF Creative Village

The newest ArtCube is built for UCF's Creative Village campus in downtown Orlando. It showcases student artwork to the public through vivid projection — a glowing beacon of creativity visible day and night.

Our system is designed to look stunning in both daylight and darkness. The projection technology delivers punchy, saturated visuals that hold their own under the Florida sun and transform into a luminous art portal after sunset.

The entire system is managed remotely by 42 AV's 24/7 HelpDesk team — content updates, troubleshooting, and monitoring happen without anyone needing to touch the container.

Bold figurative artwork projected inside the UCF ArtCube
ArtCube interior configured as a white-cube gallery with framed artwork
ArtCube exterior with blue glow from projection system
ArtCube doors open, magenta projection flooding the interior
Full exterior view of the ArtCube in the studio
Resolume projection mapping control station
ArtCube interior with vivid magenta cityscape projection

Built to Go Anywhere

The ArtCube isn't just an installation — it's a platform. A rugged, self-contained shipping container that can be dropped into a plaza, a campus, a festival, or a city block and start showcasing art immediately.

Inside, a professional projection mapping system driven by Resolume wraps the container walls in vivid digital artwork. The system can switch between digital projections and traditional gallery mode with physical artworks on display — two experiences in one container.

  • Custom-built climate-controlled shipping container
  • Professional projection mapping via Resolume
  • Dual mode: digital projection + physical gallery
  • Day and night visibility
  • Fully remote managed by 42 AV HelpDesk
  • Designed for worldwide deployment
Wide studio shot showing the ArtCube container at scale

The Original ArtCube

The first ArtCube was built in collaboration with INTERSTRUCT in 2022 and installed outside their office. It's been running continuously since — hosting art shows, community happy hours, and live artist performances.

It proved the concept: a shipping container can become a world-class micro gallery that draws people in, sparks conversation, and activates public space. The success of the original led directly to the UCF commission.

Community gathering at the original ArtCube installation
Artist creating live work inside the original ArtCube at night
Happy hour crowd gathered around the ArtCube at sunset
Visitors viewing projected artwork through the ArtCube window at night
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Custom Container

Purpose-built shipping container with large glass viewing window, climate control, and professional-grade interior surfaces for projection and gallery display.

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Projection Mapping

Resolume-driven projection system that wraps interior walls in vivid digital artwork. Content can be updated remotely at any time.

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Day & Night

Engineered for visibility in full daylight and dramatic impact after dark. The system adapts brightness and content for both conditions.

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Remote Managed

Fully managed by 42 AV's 24/7 HelpDesk team. Content scheduling, system monitoring, and troubleshooting — all handled remotely.

"Art shouldn't wait for people to walk into a gallery. The ArtCube brings the gallery to them."
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