-8- 1.2

"8" presents a fascinating exploration of parallel dimensions and auditory landscapes. The experience encourages participants to immerse themselves fully—dimming the lights and enhancing sound transforms the environment into a rich, interactive space.

This innovative app, part short film, part game, and part video installation, invites users into an immersive narrative where physical movement of the device unveils a series of repeating events. With a simple tap on the screen, users can traverse through a labyrinth of 24 looping scenes, guided by intuitive navigation symbols that suggest patterns yet offer no definitive beginning or end.

For those interested in delving deeper into the experience, a companion booklet is available for download at stephenslappe.com, with physical copies accessible through Social Malpractice Publishing.

• Creator: Stephen Slappe
• App Development: Jacob Fennell (+software engine)
• Sound Elements: Bryson Hansen
• Graphic Design: Nate Preston
• Post-Production: David McCutchen
• Actors:
  • Emily Galash
  • Dane Overton
  • Alicia Gordon
  • Rebecca Carlisle-Healy
  • Robert Burns
  • Zoe Bullock
  • Joe Noreen
  • Rachael Jensen

This project has received support from several esteemed organizations:

• The Regional Arts and Culture Council, Portland, OR
• The Joan Mitchell Center, New Orleans, LA
• Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR