Iris van der Meule is a digital artist based in the Netherlands. With a background in animation she started developing interac- tive virtual reality (VR) experiences. As VR is a new storytelling medium, Iris is eager to research how we can use this medium creatively. With her fascination for socially relevant topics Iris creates poetic VR experiences that evoke emotion and raise awareness for the topics she addresses. Iris is a true VR pioneer when it comes to using VR as an art form and sees the potential of the medium for creatives like her to bring storytelling and art to a new level.
EXHIBITIONS & EXPOSURE
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Talks & Presentations:
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TedxAvansUniversity 2019, Talk about VR from a creators perspective, Breda
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Game-On Congress 2019, Invited talk about VR storytelling, Breda
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Scifi-It 2020, Invited talk about VR storytelling combined with art, Ghent
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‘Inktzwart’ (VR experience):
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Interactieve Expo NFF 2020, Utrecht
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Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival 2020, Tel Aviv
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Gässli Film Festival 2020, Basel
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Playgrounds The Art Department 2019, Eindhoven
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Dutch Design Week 2019, Eindhoven
Kaboom Festival 2019, Amsterdam
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WWTS (graduation show Masters Institute) 2019, Den Bosch
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Virtual Delights (VR Experience):
Gogbot 2018, Enschede
Nederlands Film Festival 2018, Utrecht
Dutch Design Week 2018, Eindhoven
Den Bosch Dataweek 2018, Den Bosch
DIPFEST (Melkweg) 2018, Amsterdam
Cultuurnacht 2019, Breda
Night of The Nerds 2018, Eindhoven
Clickbait (graduation show AKV st. Joost) 2018, Breda
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Mind Figures (VR Experience)
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Dutch Design Week 2017, Eindhoven
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Playgrounds The Art Departement 2017, Eindhoven
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Playgrounds Sessions #3 2017, Breda
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Silent Buildings 2017, Den Bosch
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Alice (VR Experience)
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Dutch Design Week 2017, Eindhoven
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Night Of The Nerds 2017, Eindhoven
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Minor Arts & Interaction @ V2 & WORM 2017, Rotterdam
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
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Inktzwart Nominated for Gouden Kalf Best Interactive 2020 Selection
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Inktzwart Nominated for The International Digital Media Competition, Tel Aviv Student Film Festival 2020
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Inktzwart Nominated for Innovative Storytelling Award , Gässli Film Festival 2020
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Playgrounds Next Talent Award 2020
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Virtual Delights Nominated for AKV St. Joost Penning, 2018
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Virtual Delights Nominated for NFF Studentencompetitie, 2018
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Virtual Delights Nominated for Gogbot Youngblood Award, 2018
DEGREES:
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Master Animation at AKV St. Joost (2019), Den Bosch
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WITH HONORS, Bachelor Arts & Design (Animation) at AKV St. Joost (2014-2018), Breda
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Minor Arts & Interaction at AKV St. Joost (2017), Breda