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While most of the world is experiencing warm summer weather, citizens in Tasmania are keeping cool—since it’s mid‑winter there. And as a part of the winter-time celebrations in Hobart, Tasmania, the InvisAbility: Be Seen, By Choice exhibition featured “snow globe” projection effects each night from July 23–26.

InvisAbility: Be Seen, By Choice was the 2025 “Ability to Create” exhibition held at the Hobart Town Hall. It included over 400 portraits, immersive soundscapes, and projections celebrating inclusion, access, and diversity. In the lead up to and during the exhibition, people enjoyed falling “snow” every night on the Hobart Town Hall’s façade starting at 4:30 PM.

Although short-lived, this projection-based urban installation brought wonder and joy into people’s hearts. Let’s take a closer look.

Inclusivity Illuminated Under Snowfall Projections

Over July 23–26, as night fell each evening, the façade of Hobart Town Hall became animated with a gentle cascade of falling snow projections, transforming the civic building into a winter wonderland. Rather than a full video mapping sequence, the snow effect remained graceful and subtle, perfectly suited for a quieter, immersive winter vibe. The façade’s triple-arched portico and sandstone columns brought everything together, offering a dramatic canvas for the snowfall animation and enhancing the illusion of suspended motion across its surface.

Projectors were calibrated to the façade geometry using specialized software like Vioso, TouchDesigner or MadMapper to ensure the falling snow looked seamless across the entire surface.

The projection also complemented the indoor sensory experience. This external artwork reinforced the idea of making the invisible visible, bridging the exterior public space and interior intimate storytelling in one, cohesive artistic gesture.

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Catch a glimpse of the snow fall effect in this video posted by the City of Hobart's Instagram account.

FAQ

What is video mapping?

Generally, video mapping and projection mapping mean the same thing. They’re just two different names for the same technique. Both involve projecting images or animations onto irregular surfaces, tailored precisely to match their 3D shape.

How can I learn to project onto big buildings?

To get to a point where you’re projecting onto larger surfaces, it’s important to familiarize yourself with popular tools such as MadMapper, Resolume Arena, or TouchDesigner which allow for warping, edge blending, masking, and playback control across multiple projectors. Additionally, creative tools like Blender, Cinema 4D, or Maya can help you design visuals. You can also practice mapping on various large surfaces, including your house’s façade.

What are some other immersive experiences in Hobart, Tasmania?

If you're looking for immersive experiences that incorporate tech in Hobart, check out the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) or the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). Also, keep an eye out for InsideOUT cubes located around the city.

Does it snow in Tasmania?

While it's not a constant occurrence in lower-lying areas, the higher elevations of Tasmania, like Mount Wellington, do experience regular snowfall. So, yes, it does snow in Tasmania, especially in the mountainous regions, during the winter months there from June-August.

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