Projection from exhibition 2 RECHARGER segment by Alex le Guillou

OASIS Immersion

OASIS immersion, Set in a space spanning over 2,000 square metres, OASIS immersion will present contactless walkthrough exhibitions driven by 105 laser projectors and 119 surround sound speakers. The experience will include three immersive galleries featuring 360-degree projections – walls and floors,. Designed as a sensory refuge, the space offers uplifting, art-driven explorations of inspiring people, places, and ideas from around the world.
Blending technology, storytelling, and emotion.

As Co-Creative Director and Artistic Director for the launch phase of OASIS immersion, Johnny Ranger—working in collaboration with Denys Lavigne and later with Ruby Maude Rioux and producer Julie Castonguay—helped shape the visual identity, conceptual direction, and immersive storytelling approach for the venue’s first six exhibitions. He co-led the development of thematic frameworks, co-directed content creation, and worked closely with teams of motion designers, composers, and technical department to ensure a cohesive, multi-sensory experience across all rooms. His role blended curatorial vision with collaboration across diverse artist groups, ensuring that the adaptation of their work within the space achieved maximum impact, while establishing a visual language that balanced emotional resonance, contemporary relevance, and technological fluidity. He also created and designed with animators and musicians some segments and sections for some exhibitions, setting the tone for the space as a platform for cohesive and immersive exploration.

He also co-directed and video edited specific rooms for: Inspirations second gallery, and Nature Vive’s first gallery.

OASIS Immersion, Palais des Congrès, Montreal

Johnny Ranger’s role:

Full time position in the period of 2020 until 2023 as Co-Creative Director & Artistic Director

Additonal role for some specific exhibitions and scenes:
Directing creative teams of cinematographers, motion designers and musicians.
Directing video shoots -Editing & compositing
Producing video compositions & integration on site.

More infos at OASIS Immersion

EXHIBITS

EXPO 1
INSPIRATIONS
was the debut exhibition at OASIS immersion, designed as an uplifting and emotionally resonant journey through stories of creativity, resilience, and transformation. Presented across immersive galleries, the experience spotlighted inspiring individuals, innovative ideas, and forward-looking movements from around the world. Through vibrant projections, soundscapes, and thematic environments, INSPIRATIONS invited visitors to reconnect with hope, imagination, and the power of human potential in times of uncertainty.

EXPO 2
RECHARGER / UNWIND
invited visitors into a calming, multi-sensory journey designed to help them slow down, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. Built around themes of relaxation, presence, and emotional reset, the exhibition featured immersive visuals and ambient soundscapes inspired by nature, meditative movement, and abstract light. The contributing artists — each individually selected in collaboration with Louis-Philippe St-Arnault and the OASIS team — were known for their innovative approaches to digital media, sound, and motion. Their works came together in service of a unified goal: to offer a gentle, restorative experience in a post-COVID world where stillness, beauty, and sensory care became essential..

See Full credit of artists here

EXPO 3
VAN GOGH — DISTORSION
is an immersive exhibition at Montreal’s Palais des congrès, created by Normal Studio and produced by Paquin Entertainment Group. It reimagines Van Gogh’s work by projecting his paintings, letters, and sketches onto walls and floors, making them move and surround the audience. The exhibition unfolds across three rooms: the first focuses on Van Gogh’s correspondence with his brother Theo and his early drawings, offering an intimate look into his mind; the second uses color and brushstroke-inspired animations to bring his swirling suns and skies to life, imagining how Van Gogh might have worked with today’s technology; the third is fully interactive, with animated portraits and flowers that respond to visitors’ movements, culminating in a projection of Starry Night Over the Rhône paired with a Miles Davis piece, creating the illusion of standing in the river. Though no physical paintings are displayed, the experience seeks to inspire visitors to later see Van Gogh’s real works in museums, offering both newcomers and admirers a fresh perspective on the artist..

EXPO 4
TRANSFORMÉ
is a deeply human and sensorial journey into stories of courage, empathy, and transformation. Presented by OASIS immersion in collaboration with some of the world’s leading virtual reality creators, the exhibition features eight works originally developed for VR headsets, reimagined and adapted for a collective, large-scale immersive experience. Visitors are guided through luminous environments that explore mental health, social inequality, compassion, diversity, and the quiet power of resilience.

Curated with the direction of OASIS immersion creative and technical teams working closely with original creators who reformatted their work in it’s entirety for the physical gallery space, TRANSFORMÉ invites audiences to reflect not only on change, but on the emotional landscapes we cross to reach it. With contributions from high-profile voices such as Marion Cotillard and Montreal’s own Emmanuel Schwartz, the show redefines immersive storytelling — transforming personal into a shared, public experience of visual poetry with high emotional impact.

EXPO 5
SWEET FOLIE
is a interactive exhibition designed for all ages, taking visitors on a playful journey into a whimsical, fairytale universe where imagination knows no bounds and the laws of gravity are suspended. This collaborative project, a natural fit between OASIS Immersive Studios and Colegram, with music by Totally Sublime, and Ilyaa Ghafouri. Described as a waking dream that celebrates creativity and wonder. The experience unfolds in three distinct stages: first, Murmures, invites guests into the serene, magical lair of a gentle purple giant named Junior. Next, the Charivari room immerses visitors in a quirky "fake .gif museum," where Junior and his friends bring their whimsical art to life, transforming it into dancing creatures. The grand finale, Bingo Bango, is the high point of the adventure, featuring interactive games and vibrant soundscapes that encourage participants to move, dance, and play alongside surprising virtual characters. The creators' goal is to encourage visitors to let go, break down barriers, and embrace a stimulating, uninhibited journey that sparks their desire to create and flout the rules.

EXPO 6
ROOT FOR NATURE
is an immersive exhibition that offers a powerful and poetic perspective on biodiversity and our collective responsibility to protect it. Produced by OASIS Immersion Studios in collaboration with National Geographic and leading environmental organizations, the experience invites visitors into a series of visually rich environments that awaken awe, urgency, and a deep connection to the natural world. Designed to inspire meaningful action and reinforce global COP15 conservation goals, the exhibition is both a sensorial journey and a call to protect the ecosystems that sustain us.

The opening gallery, A World of Regeneration, was conceived by Katerine Giguère in collaboration with Johnny Ranger who acted as co-director, editor and musical director and features striking National Geographic imagery reinterpreted through immersive media. This sequence explores the quiet strength and resilience of preserved ecosystems — celebrating nature’s ability to renew, adapt, and flourish when given space. Through light, rhythm, and evocative visuals, the experience reconnects us with the living world and its profound regenerative force.