Aquakota

== Overview ==
Aquakota nightclub located on C Street in Convergence Station and is the brainchild of aquatic lemur creatures from an extraterrestrial realm. It features a richly detailed environment characterized by windchimes, LED dance floor panels, and sculptural tide pool areas crafted with mosaics of neon gravel and 3D printed objects. The space is designed to create a rainforest of light, sound, and interactivity, enhanced by speakers, ceiling lasers, mirrors with stepper motors for visual patterns, and sound motion sensorsCreative Team | Aquakota at Convergence Station (credits.meowwolf.com).
=== Tribute to Colin Ward ===
Colin Ward, a central figure in the creation of Aquakota, tragically passed away before the completion of the project. Ward, a 27-year-old artist, musician, poet, street performer, and videographer, died on February 1, 2018. His untimely death occurred before the project's acceptance by Meow Wolf. The Aquakota installation, co-designed with Pepe Apantenco, was later completed by his friends as a tribute to his vision. A mini-documentary titled "Aquakota" was released by Meow Wolf, showcasing the process and celebrating Ward's contributions. Ward's artistic legacy includes his involvement in the DIY venue Rhinoceropolis and his passion for immersive and visual art. Meow Wolf honored him with a tribute event and the release of his posthumously produced album, "Neotropical," with proceeds supporting the Colin Richard Ferguson Ward Fund to aid DIY artists in DenverMeow Wolf Honors Colin Ward With Mini-Documentary, Tribute | WestwordMeow Wolf Honors Colin Ward With Mini-Documentary, Tribute | WestwordMeow Wolf Honors Colin Ward With Mini-Documentary, Tribute | Westword.
== Creative Leads ==
* Anton Krueger: Lead Sound Designer
* Colin Ward: Lead Artist
* Kathryn Taylor: Artist
* Kim Shively: Artist
* Peniel (Pepe) Apantenco: Lead Artist
* Stephan Hererra: ArtistCreative Team | Aquakota at Convergence Station (credits.meowwolf.com)
=== Creative Contributors ===
* Andrew Novick: Collaborating Artist
* Annie Geimer: Artist Liaison
* Cathy Laughlin: Senior Exhibitions Creative Engineer
* Conor Peterson: Technical Integrator
* Eric Heep: Audio Systems Programmer
* Gisele Sanchez: Show Manager
* Justin Stucey: Associate Show Manager
* Matthew "Roz" Rosvold: Lighting Designer
* Matthew Bradley: Production DesignerCreative Team | Aquakota at Convergence Station (credits.meowwolf.com)