Susannah Birkwood
25 February, 2025
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Hastings father-daughter duo host groundbreaking free VR experience

A groundbreaking free immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience is coming to the Observer Building in Hastings in March. Enabling audiences to step into the extraordinary world of neurodivergent Hastings-based artist Eden Kötting, the 360° VR film and exhibition marks an exciting new chapter in her work with her father, filmmaker and artist Andrew Kötting.

The Tell-Tale Rooms will take viewers on a journey through the imagination of neurodivergent Hastings-based artist Eden Kötting

A groundbreaking free immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience is coming to the Observer Building in Hastings in March. Enabling audiences to step into the extraordinary world of neurodivergent Hastings-based artist Eden Kötting, the 360° VR film and exhibition marks an exciting new chapter in her work with her father, filmmaker and artist Andrew Kötting.

Blending animation, archive footage, and live action, The Tell-Tale Rooms will take viewers on a 12-minute journey through Eden’s imagination from 13 to 18 March at the Observer Building, at Hastings Commons.

Inside this world, visitors walk among Eden’s artwork -  where art, memory, and dreams collide. Guided by the artist, who was born with Joubert Syndrome - a rare genetic disorder, here she becomes the mischief-maker and master of ceremonies. The Tell-Tale Rooms is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the boundless possibilities of VR, offering a rare and uplifting insight into Eden’s life.

The 360° VR film and exhibition marks a new chapter in Eden's work with her father Andrew Kötting
The 360° VR film and exhibition marks a new chapter in Eden's work with her father Andrew Kötting Credit: Eden and Andrew Kotting and Tyke films

Andrew Kötting says: “Our ongoing collaboration has withstood the test of time against all the odds. Eden is still with us and so are The Tell Tale Rooms - located inside a ramshackle farmhouse deep in the French Pyrenees.”

Artist Eden Kötting says: “The Tell Tale Rooms make me Happy Happy Happy!”

Becca Rose, OBX Creative Producer at Hastings Commons says: “Hastings has a lively community of arts and artists, with the Köttings being a key part of this, and we are thrilled that they can show this brilliant work in their home town.”

Visitors walk among Eden’s artwork -  where art, memory, and dreams collide
Visitors walk among Eden’s artwork - where art, memory, and dreams collide Credit: Eden and Andrew Kotting) and Tyke films

To celebrate the opening of the film, Andrew will be speaking on Thursday 13th March, 6:30pm as part of OBX Connects, a programme of talks by local and national digital artists on varied topics.

For more information visit theobserverbuilding.org.uk/event/tell-tale-rooms/