The Fallas de València have also become a space for scientific outreach and social awareness. The “Trencacaps” monument by the Falla Palleter–Erudit Orellana has brought the impact of brain injury and neurocognitive diversity closer to the public through an immersive and interactive experience.
In this project, researcher Jorge Sastre, from the GTS group at iTEAM, developed an interactive videomapping system based on Soundcool, enabling real-time responsive projections that engage the audience and transform the monument into a “living mind.”
This work is part of his research on interactive audiovisual technologies applied to science communication and social inclusion. The project was led by Nuria Lloret Romero and Paz Moreno, with Manuel Martín Huguet as the artist, design by Miguel Hernández Agüelo, video by Manuel Bafaluy, and the interactive videomapping system developed by Jorge Sastretogether with Soundcool.
An example of how collaboration between art, technology, and academia can create experiences that not only move people, but also inspire reflection.