Displayed at the "Care Bears Forever" Art Show at Corey Helford Gallery, Veni Vidi PolyBear! is a vibrant fusion of nostalgia and digital innovation, bringing beloved childhood icons into the interactive realm of augmented reality.

This oil painting, crafted by Angie Jones, celebrates the evolving intersection of technology, pop culture, and contemporary fine art. Using 8th Wall's Tools, viewers can experience the artwork entirely new—by manipulating animated Care Bears in real-time through their mobile devices.
🔸 Scan the QR code to activate the AR experience

🔸 Tap on a spinning Care Bear to move it

🔸 Pinch the Bear to scale it, changing its presence within the digital space

Each Care Bear is enhanced with unique "powers" radiating above its head, reinforcing its playful and magical essence. This piece invites audiences to reflect on the enduring influence of iconic characters, digital interactivity, and the nostalgic emotions they evoke, bridging the tactile nature of traditional painting with the limitless possibilities of augmented reality storytelling.

"Sometimes I wish I could hug Mondays away, but then I remember... without them, we wouldn't have Taco Tuesdays!" — Funshine Bear

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