Streator launches our
1st Augmented Reality Mural
The Clyde Tombaugh Mural at 215 E. Main Street has a big update.
Our organization has partnered with BrandXR and Electrifly to create an Augmented Reality Mural experience, bringing the Clyde Tombaugh mural to life.
This AR mural will serve as an interactive public art landmark, using immersive technology to enhance the story of Clyde Tombaugh and his discovery of Pluto. The experience will give residents and visitors a memorable, engaging, and interactive art experience.
The mural was originally created in 2018 during the Streator Walldogs “Murals and Milestones” event. It was designed by Jeff Lang of Olde Lang Signs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and painted with the help of multiple Walldogs artists.
How It Works
• Scan QR code signage and be directed to Instagram.
• Find the mural in the view finder of the smart phone
• The mural will come to life.
Make sure to have your volume on.
Users should also note to tap on Pluto and the telescope for additional effects.
BrandXR is a no-code Augmented Reality platform and award-winning XR studio and Electrifly Co., is an augmented reality art & goods company. The two companies are based in Southeast Michigan and were founded by three Arab-American brothers: Moody, Zach and Malik Mattan.
From Our Team
What we think of the new AR experience...
We are excited to pair our existing mural art with newer technology to bring an experience that currently cannot be found in our area. If this gets good feedback, we plan to continue with another three AR murals. Our committee will be raising funds to complete this and more public art for Streator
Integrating art and technology is an exciting way to engage the community. I am really excited to see how people will further learn about Streator’s history while appreciating the creative efforts of the mural artist. I am really hoping we can further this project in the future with other murals