Portland, OR
Counter of Sheep: An Afrofantasy World Built by Kids, for Kids
A short film, an AR installation, and an interactive neighborhood site model
Counter of Sheep drops you into a dreamworld ravaged by wildfire (and dragons) to help Abra the Architect rebuild. Directed by Spencer Garland in collaboration with elementary school students, this experience blends a short film, an AR installation, and an interactive neighborhood site model. Supported by Agog and the Regional Arts & Culture Council.
Audience Role
Visitors help Abra the Architect rebuild homes and neighborhoods, designing and placing structures through AR-powered gameplay and an interactive site model.
Ages: All ages
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About BRENDA ARTS
Spencer Garland is an animator, educator, and interdisciplinary artist who builds worlds where Black imagination leads the way. As founder of BRENDA ARTS, a creative studio and learning space, he centers BIPOC youth in every part of the process, treating collaboration not only as a teaching tool but a core design principle. His work spans animation, XR, and storytelling that reclaims curiosity and makes the act of creation just as visible as the final result.