Artist and director Lynette Wallworth uses virtual reality to forge cultural connections through film

Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” is not typically thought of as a work that involves cutting-edge technology. However, for Australian artist and film director Lynette Wallworth, the masterpiece represents a daring foray into the use of oil paints—the newest artistic “technology” of da Vinci’s era. Like the vibrant colors introduced by oil paints, Wallworth’s exploration of virtual reality in film offers viewers a more vivid experience.