Another You – Virtual Embodiment Creative Practice
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37130/7jqxfp92Keywords:
virtual reality, corporeality, virtual embodiment, immersive experience, Adina Pintilie, “You Are Another Me—A Cathedral of the Body” Program, 2022 Venice BiennaleAbstract
This paper delves into the intricate creative process behind the “In Search of the Lost Body” virtual embodiment installation, part of Adina Pintilie’s multi- platform project “You Are Another Me—A Cathedral of the Body,” exhibited at the 59th International Art Exhibition—La Biennale di Venezia in 20221. It investigates the foundation of this multi-sensory installation’s synergistic integration of art and technology through the lens of the author’s roles as immersive media artist, experiential designer, and researcher of the contemporary art project. By unravelling the project’s journey from inception to exhibition, this paper demystifies the methods and processes implemented to create a virtual immersive art installation. At the same time, it provides an in-depth viewpoint on the transformational potential of virtual embodiment in redefining audience engagement, as evidenced by enhanced emotional responses and a deeper connection captured by participant feedback and observational studies. By addressing the challenges and innovations in the field, the article reveals the installation’s pioneering contributions to emergent digital art forms. It also reveals the multimodal sensory elements that intensify audience immersion and deepen the connection to the artwork’s thematic core. This investigation not only focuses on the aesthetic and technical aspects but also critically assesses its impact on reshaping audience perceptions and emotional involvement while exploring the transformative influence of virtual embodiment and its implications for expanding our comprehension of the human experience.
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