The art of Sir Peter Blake, the man who created The Beatles' most famous album cover, is the subject of a new app that gives the public the chance to remix his work.
Having created the cover art for Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in 1967, Blake is now one of several contemporary pop artists whose work is part of the Dazzle It app, enabling users to combine their photos with "dazzle art" to create new designs.
Dazzle art is a form of ship camouflage that was developed during the First World War in order to confuse enemies. Sir Peter has previously created his own version for a river Mersey ferry, and is now partnering with the new app.
"Dazzle It uses cutting-edge technology that allows aspiring artists everywhere to remix my design and discover more about the way in which early 20th century artists participated in the war effort," he said.
Users who create their own versions of the art can then use their smartphone camera and augmented reality to see it appear in front of them on a 3D model. The results can then be shared with friends via social media or uploaded to the app's gallery for others to see.
A piece of dazzle art created by Tobias Rehberger and applied to HMS President, which sits on the Thames, is also included in the app. It has been commissioned by 14-18 NOW: The First World War Centenary Art Commissions.
The commission's director, Jenny Waldman said: "Dazzle It is a way of bringing the world of dazzle to the digital community, allowing audiences to experience dazzle beyond the installations in Liverpool and London.
"The app allows people to explore, create and share their own responses to the rich history of dazzle. I would like to thank the Heritage Lottery Fund for their additional grant to 14-18 NOW, which will help more people make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about the lasting impact of the First World War."
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