3
Nights
30
min projection mapped shows
3
Panasonic PT-DZ21K projectors
4
JBL PRX815 speakers
The project
To launch British artist Marcus Lyon’s Fields of Vision – a powerful new chapter in his Human Atlas series – our team transformed the historic facade of St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London into a living, breathing canvas. Over three nights, 30-minute projection-mapped shows celebrated stories of 28 global change-makers through DNA mapping, portraits, and immersive audio, with music by the legendary Brian Eno.
The challenge
This wasn’t just a projection show, it was a multimedia deep-dive into the human experience. The concept evolved in real-time, with final edits to visuals and audio being made right up until the launch. We needed to deliver a flawless, high-spec setup that was not only technically robust but also flexible enough to accommodate these late changes, all while projecting onto an intricate, Grade I-listed church facade in central London.
The solution
Our team deployed three Panasonic PT-DZ21K projectors to wash the entire front of St Martin-in-the-Fields in detailed, high-contrast imagery. Four JBL PRX815 speakers ensured rich, directional quadraphonic sound, immersing viewers wherever they stood.
To handle the dynamic and last-minute nature of the show, we engineered a custom dual-server media system powered by MadMapper 5. Two high-spec servers – each equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3800 GPUs and Tascam US-4x4HR sound cards – delivered synced audio and video playback using ProRes Proxy files for pristine quality with smooth performance. The secondary server acted as a live backup, kept in sync using OSC commands.
This bespoke solution allowed for real-time show updates and delivered an unforgettable, emotionally resonant experience that merged data, story, and art in a spectacular public setting.
The impact
The shows captivated audiences, using projection and sound to deepen emotional engagement with Lyon’s stories of global changemakers. The experience highlighted how AV artistry can amplify human narratives in unexpected spaces, offering both a technical triumph and a moment of communal reflection in the heart of London.
What they said
“The purpose of Human Atlas is simple. It’s to inspire a new generation, to serve our society not in the shadow of those that came before them, but in honour of them. The shows created a highly impactful, multi-sensory experience that allowed the audience to truly witness the remarkable individuals featured. The LCI team brought the images, oral histories and DNA maps together with Eno’s remarkable atmospheric sound to create a truly compelling public event in the most spectacular setting of St Martin-in-the-Fields.”
~ Marcus Lyon, Artist & Creator of Human Atlas
