We recreated Farouk858’s actual bedroom as a fully immersive installation. Not a set, not a concept, but the real thing. Visitors could walk around the space, touch the objects, take in the textures, and step into the creative mind of Studio858. It wasn’t just an exhibition. It was a living, breathing room filled with ideas, experiments, unfinished thoughts and honest inspiration.
It also became the stage for 28 3D artworks created by members of 858 Art Club, each responding to the same prompt, In My Room. One room. Dozens of perspectives.
challenge
Bring something deeply personal into a public space without losing its intimacy. We weren’t just building a set. We were inviting people into a sanctuary. A space where ideas begin, where mistakes happen, where things are made and remade.
We also needed to integrate the work of 28 emerging digital artists and make it feel like a natural part of the room, rather than a separate gallery feature. It had to feel cohesive, raw, and honest.
solution
Immersive Installation
We brought Farouk858’s real bedroom to life inside the Tate. That included early sketches for future paintings, physical clothing samples from 858 Garms, watch prototypes, moodboards, saved quotes, postcards, sketchbooks, notes from past exhibitions, and all the odd bits and pieces that fuel the work behind the scenes. Nothing staged. Just the process, as it is.
We brought Farouk858’s real bedroom to life inside the Tate. That included early sketches for future paintings, physical clothing samples from 858 Garms, watch prototypes, moodboards, saved quotes, postcards, sketchbooks, notes from past exhibitions, and all the odd bits and pieces that fuel the work behind the scenes. Nothing staged. Just the process, as it is.
Process Over Perfection
Instead of showing polished outcomes, we let people into the messy middle. They saw the chaos behind the calm. The raw notes and random sparks that eventually become finished work. It wasn’t about showing off. It was about showing what’s real.
Instead of showing polished outcomes, we let people into the messy middle. They saw the chaos behind the calm. The raw notes and random sparks that eventually become finished work. It wasn’t about showing off. It was about showing what’s real.
Art Club Showcase
28 members of 858 Art Club also responded to the In My Room brief, each creating a piece with the minimum requirement of using Blender in some way and attending at least 1 week during our 12-week workshop. Their 3D interpretations were shown throughout the space, giving visitors a chance to step into even more worlds shaped by creativity and self-expression.
outcome
Public Response
The installation struck a chord. Visitors slowed down, stepped in, and engaged deeply with the space. It wasn’t just observed, it was felt. The everyday details, the half-finished sketches, the fabric swatches, the scattered references resonated with people on a personal level. Many shared how it reminded them of their own creative spaces, their own quiet corners of chaos and clarity.
It became more than a room. It became a moment of reflection, connection and recognition. A major contrast from the rest of the Tate Britain’s traditional gallery setting.
Community Impact
The experience also served as a powerful introduction to 858 Art Club. For many, this was their first encounter with the club and the wider 858 world. The 3D rooms created by the 28 Art Club members added new energy and perspective to the space. Their presence in Tate Britain marked a milestone, not just for the artists, but for the creative ecosystem we are building.
The exhibition was also their graduation from season 1 of the 858 Art Club, which was focused on learning the fundamentals of Blender and 3D Art. None of the members knew they would be exhibiting at the Tate until 1 week before the exhibition.
The installation opened doors to new collaborators, future partnerships, and fresh opportunities for both Studio858 and the growing community around it.
The installation struck a chord. Visitors slowed down, stepped in, and engaged deeply with the space. It wasn’t just observed, it was felt. The everyday details, the half-finished sketches, the fabric swatches, the scattered references resonated with people on a personal level. Many shared how it reminded them of their own creative spaces, their own quiet corners of chaos and clarity.
It became more than a room. It became a moment of reflection, connection and recognition. A major contrast from the rest of the Tate Britain’s traditional gallery setting.
Community Impact
The experience also served as a powerful introduction to 858 Art Club. For many, this was their first encounter with the club and the wider 858 world. The 3D rooms created by the 28 Art Club members added new energy and perspective to the space. Their presence in Tate Britain marked a milestone, not just for the artists, but for the creative ecosystem we are building.
The exhibition was also their graduation from season 1 of the 858 Art Club, which was focused on learning the fundamentals of Blender and 3D Art. None of the members knew they would be exhibiting at the Tate until 1 week before the exhibition.
The installation opened doors to new collaborators, future partnerships, and fresh opportunities for both Studio858 and the growing community around it.
Photos by Jaa & Studio858