[Summary Report] From Metaverse Enthusiasm to Real Nakameguro. The New Possibilities of Digital x Physical Fusion Shown by the Next-Generation Art Exhibition 'FROM ARTIST U-25 Exhibition'
BUSCA LLC concluded its hybrid 'FROM ARTIST U-25 Exhibition', successfully demonstrating that deep engagement in a VR metaverse drives significant foot traffic to a physical gallery in Nakameguro.
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BUSCA LLC (Headquarters: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Representative: Shoma Toida), operator of Japan's largest artist support platform 'FROM ARTIST', has concluded all schedules for the 'FROM ARTIST U25 Exhibition', held by linking a metaverse space (VRChat) with a real gallery in Nakameguro.
In this release, we deliver a summary report on the results of this project, which explored the potential of next-generation artists from the two perspectives of the digital domain and physical space, and the 'new form of art experience' born there.
■ Phase 1: 'Psychological Safety' and Deep Dialogue Created by Avatars (VRChat Exhibition)
In the exhibition held in the metaverse (VRChat) space as the first half of the project, communication via avatars resulted in dramatically closing the distance between artists and viewers.
While many viewers feel that traditional gallery exhibitions have a 'high threshold' and that it is 'hard to speak directly to the creator', lighthearted yet deep Q&A sessions about the works were exchanged until late at night in the VR space.
[Voices of Participating Artists]
'Once I entered the VR exhibition, it was so realistic that I couldn't help but exclaim 'Wow, amazing!'. The space where we could casually exchange comments was very comfortable.' (Mr./Ms. Yoko Oshitari)
'I could visualize the works displayed in various rooms in VR, and by hearing the impressions from the viewer's perspective, I discovered, 'Ah, this is the shape I like.'' (Mr./Ms. OR)
■ Phase 2: 'Reverse Import' from Digital to Real (Nakameguro Real Exhibition)
The excitement in the VR space brilliantly culminated in the real exhibition held along the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 23 (Monday) and 24 (Tuesday).
Despite the limited holding time during the daytime on weekdays, we had over 150 visitors in two days. Its greatest feature is that people who had touched the worldview of the works in advance at the VR exhibition felt that they 'absolutely wanted to see the real thing...
In this release, we deliver a summary report on the results of this project, which explored the potential of next-generation artists from the two perspectives of the digital domain and physical space, and the 'new form of art experience' born there.
■ Phase 1: 'Psychological Safety' and Deep Dialogue Created by Avatars (VRChat Exhibition)
In the exhibition held in the metaverse (VRChat) space as the first half of the project, communication via avatars resulted in dramatically closing the distance between artists and viewers.
While many viewers feel that traditional gallery exhibitions have a 'high threshold' and that it is 'hard to speak directly to the creator', lighthearted yet deep Q&A sessions about the works were exchanged until late at night in the VR space.
[Voices of Participating Artists]
'Once I entered the VR exhibition, it was so realistic that I couldn't help but exclaim 'Wow, amazing!'. The space where we could casually exchange comments was very comfortable.' (Mr./Ms. Yoko Oshitari)
'I could visualize the works displayed in various rooms in VR, and by hearing the impressions from the viewer's perspective, I discovered, 'Ah, this is the shape I like.'' (Mr./Ms. OR)
■ Phase 2: 'Reverse Import' from Digital to Real (Nakameguro Real Exhibition)
The excitement in the VR space brilliantly culminated in the real exhibition held along the Meguro River in Nakameguro on March 23 (Monday) and 24 (Tuesday).
Despite the limited holding time during the daytime on weekdays, we had over 150 visitors in two days. Its greatest feature is that people who had touched the worldview of the works in advance at the VR exhibition felt that they 'absolutely wanted to see the real thing...