Ritual Ruins

Calarts Halloween 2023

Scenic Designer

Ritual Ruins was a chilling immersive space designed for Ethereal Convergence: Ritual Ruins at CalArts Halloween 2023. Rooted in 17th-century occult lore, the environment told the eerie tale of The Pearls, a group of exiled occultists who attempted to summon the entity Azarah—only to become trapped as spirits between worlds. The atmospheric design featured a long wooden altar, glowing runes, and a haunted, moonlit forest setting. Through sound, scent, and lighting effects, guests felt as though they had stumbled upon an ancient, ongoing ritual, teetering between reality and the supernatural.

Additional Credits

Technical Director
Alix Newman

Creative Director
Grace Hlavacek

Lighting Designer
Miles Karraa