Interactive Installations: Engaging Audiences through Participatory ART

Ndung’u John Wanjiku

Faculty of Business and Management Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the transformative potential of interactive installations in engaging audiences through participatory art. As technology becomes more pervasive, interactive devices and environments offer a means to reclaim sensory engagement and foster a deeper connection between the viewer and the artwork. By examining the historical evolution, design principles, and successful case studies of interactive installations, this study highlights the importance of empathy, intuitive interaction, immersion, and unique experiences in creating meaningful art. The impact of such installations on communities is also analyzed, emphasizing their role in fostering communication, interaction, and dialogue. The findings provide valuable insights for artists, curators, and technologists interested in leveraging interactive art to enhance audience engagement and participation.

Keywords: Interactive installations, participatory art, audience engagement, design principles, sensory engagement.

CITATION: Ndung’u John Wanjiku. Interactive Installations: Engaging Audiences through Participatory ART. Research Output Journal of Arts and Management. 2024 3(1):20-23