營運日本最大級藝術家支援平台「FROM ARTIST」的 BUSCA 合同公司（總部：茨城縣水戶市，代表：戸井田翔馬）已結束了連結元宇宙空間（VRChat）與中目黑實體畫廊的「FROM ARTIST U25 Exhibition」所有日程。
本新聞稿將提供本專案的總括報告，該專案從數位領域與物理空間兩個視角探索了次世代藝術家的可能性，以及其中誕生的「新型態藝術體驗」。
第一階段：由虛擬化身（Avatar）帶來的「心理安全感」與深度對話（VRChat 展示）
作為專案前半段的元宇宙（VRChat）空間展示，透過虛擬化身進行的交流，顯著地縮短了藝術家與觀賞者之間的距離。
相較於傳統的畫廊展示中，許多觀賞者會感到「門檻很高」、「難以直接與創作者交談」，在 VR 空間中，大家能夠自在且深入地進行作品的問答交流，甚至持續到深夜。
【參與藝術家的聲音】
「實際進入 VR 展示空間時，逼真程度讓我忍不住驚呼『哇～好厲害！』。能夠自在交流評論的空間讓人感到非常舒適。」（忍足ようこ 氏）
「我能想像作品被展示在 VR 內的各種房間裡，聽到觀賞者的視角所給予的回饋，讓我發現了『我喜歡的形態是這個』。」（OR 氏）
第二階段：從數位到現實的「逆向輸入」（中目黑實體展示）
VR 空間的熱烈迴響，成功地延續到了 3 月 23 日（星期一）和 24 日（星期二）於中目黑目黑川沿岸舉辦的實體展覽會。
儘管舉辦時間僅限於平日白天，但兩天內仍吸引了超過 150 名參觀者。最大的特色是，那些事先在 VR 展示中接觸過作品世界觀的觀眾，都非常渴望能親眼看到實體作品。
常見問題
What is the "FROM ARTIST U-25 Exhibition"?
The "FROM ARTIST U-25 Exhibition" was an art event organized by BUSCA LLC that uniquely combined a metaverse exhibition in VRChat with a physical exhibition in Nakameguro, Tokyo. It aimed to explore new possibilities for next-generation artists by bridging digital and physical art experiences.
What was the purpose of holding the exhibition in both VRChat and a real gallery?
The VRChat phase aimed to create a comfortable and safe space for artists and viewers to interact deeply through avatars, overcoming the perceived high barriers of traditional galleries. The real exhibition in Nakameguro then allowed visitors to experience the artworks physically, building on the engagement from the metaverse phase.
What were the benefits of the metaverse (VRChat) exhibition?
The VRChat exhibition fostered 'psychological safety' through avatars, enabling more casual and in-depth conversations between artists and viewers, even late at night. It helped bridge the gap often felt in traditional gallery settings.
How successful was the physical exhibition in Nakameguro?
The physical exhibition, held on March 23rd and 24th, attracted over 150 visitors despite being held on weekdays during limited hours. Many attendees had previously experienced the exhibition in VRChat and were eager to see the physical artworks.
Who is BUSCA LLC?
BUSCA LLC is the company that operates "FROM ARTIST," described as Japan's largest artist support platform. They are based in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
