In the virtual world, these frozen moments are not merely reproductions of images but also explorations of the essence of life. They reside in an indeterminate, ambiguous space, prompting us to reflect on the passage of time and the meaning of existence.
This work originates from the creator's personal life experiences, beginning in 2020 with the passing of a loved one. Feeling deeply moved by the rapid transformation and disappearance of things around them, the creator initiated a series of daily scanning actions, exploring and capturing abandoned spaces, objects, and their own appearance. The process preserves a fragmented aesthetic in the scanned imagery. These materials are then constructed within a VR virtual environment, where software manipulation and real-time VR connectivity enable performers to wear VR headsets. Through bodily expressions and the integration of multiple screens in real-time, the work unfolds as an experimental process of bodily digitization, reimagining the relationship between humans and their virtual counterparts.
The project aims to envision a future method for preserving objects and memories through digital performing art. Using a narrative approach that oscillates between reality and the virtual realm, it guides the audience through sensory and visual experiences to explore the digital kingdom crafted by the creator. This exploration reveals the limitations of digital technology that remain beyond complete control, creating a dynamic tension where the physical body repeatedly adapts to and struggles with the virtual and real. It reflects on how, in the aftermath of loss, the void and fragments of memory can be used to reconstruct the beauty of time's passage in the digital age.
Concept, Choreographer, Performer| Ting-Ting CHAO
VR Content & Interaction Design|CURIOSKI- Yi-Ho LI/ Yi-Ting CHENG
VR Technologist|Bo-Yu KO
VR 3D Design|Sing-Huei CHEN
2D/3D Concept Design |Hsau-En Hsu
Visual Technical Coordinator|Cheng-Ru WU(PB)
Set Design |Tzu-Ching WU
Sound Design|Hsin-Yu CHANG
Lighting Design|You-Jyun WANG
Stage Manager|Tzu-Hsien WU
Master Electrician|Hung-Yue LIANG
Creative Fellowship|Mei-Ning HUANG
Creative Consultant|Chieh-Hua HSIEH
Technical Consultant|Wei-An CHEN
Producer| Hsiao-Fan TAI
Cinematographer, Film Editor, Still Photographer|Wei-Chi LIN
Production|Anarchy Dance Theatre
Support|GRAMM TEK GROUP, Department of Cultural Affair of Taipei City Government, National Culture and Arts Foundation
Partnership|Taipei Digital Arts Drive Platform
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