Royal Academy of Arts

Country or Region: UK

02:45

Introduction of the Case

In this video, we enter Cosmos, an immersive installation by Sir Michael Craig-Martin, unveiled at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 2024. As part of the largest retrospective of his career, Cosmos surrounds viewers with a kaleidoscopic digital universe of everyday objects—reimagined through Craig-Martin's signature bold lines and vibrant colors.
To bring this vision to life, four Epson EB-PQ2220B projectors—each delivering 20,000 lumens in 4K resolution—help transform the gallery into a sensory-rich environment that reflects Craig-Martin's response to contemporary technology and its influence on how we perceive the world.

Decision Factor

At the start of the project, LED was the preferred technology, but Epson's EB-PQ2220B 4K projectors demonstrated that the curator's desired outcome could be achieved in a far more cost-effective way.
It was essential for the technology to remain hidden, and the ELPLU04 lenses made it possible to install the projectors high above the display, keeping the viewer's attention fully on the immersive space.
High levels of detail, accurate color reproduction, and smooth motion were all key factors in the decision to use Epson projectors.

Installation

EB‑PQ2220B projectors are used for their ultra-high 4K resolution and outstanding contrast, creating an experience that immerses visitors through scale, color, and movement.
The ELPLU04 short-throw lenses allow the projectors to be mounted high above the display area, keeping them completely out of the visitors' line of sight.
The short-throw ratio also makes it possible to produce a very large image in a confined space while minimizing shadows cast onto the display.

Projector:

EB-PQ2220B (20,000lm) × 4

Lens:

ELPLU04