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WED 4TH JUNE-SAT 8TH JUNE (FOYER)
Roots to the Universe by Janmejay
Roots to the Universe is an immersive Virtual Reality retelling of the story of creation in the indigenous Gond community’s tradition as narrated by the Pardhans, reimagined in context of the contemporary challenges facing the community. The story reimagines the creation of the world by Bada Dev (the divine Creator) and the impact of human greed on the planet. ‘Roots’ is an allegorical tale that reflects upon contemporary issues facing the indigenous people, with themes of sustainability, indigenous learnings, displacement and greed, through Gond culture’s rich artistic and musical traditions.
Roots has been developed with artwork and guidance from the Pradhans Durgabai Vyam and Subhash Vyam, along with artistic collaboration from Dhira Chakraborty
FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 13:30-16:30 / SATURDAY 7TH JUNE 11:30-15:30
Cyber Gaotai by Elf (Wanrong Zhu)
In the year 2066, in a city devoid of nature and ruled by AI, the memory of human civilization is revived through ritual. CYBER GAOTAI 2066 reimagines the ancient ceremonial performance of Gaotai from Tonghai, Yunnan, through an immersive VR journey set in a cybernetic future. Blending traditional Chinese folk rituals, opera costumes, philosophical reflection, and AI-driven narrative architecture, the installation invites each viewer to step into a world where humans have become mythological beings.
Upon entering the experience, the audience is drawn into a dark void, greeted by a divine mirror and the voice of a deity. As they choose to participate, they don traditional digital attire, pass through the mirror, and emerge into the cityscape of future-Tonghai. There, they witness a solemn procession of ceremonial altars carried by AI and humans alike—each float crowned with silent child-deities in opera dress, reenacting ancient tales.
In a critical moment, the viewer is asked whether they wish to "become a god." Should they accept, they ascend to the altar, experiencing divinity through the eyes of a worshipped figure. The performance ends with a solemn return to the mirror, leaving a lingering question: In a future ruled by AI, is life itself the final sacred thing?
VIVUS by Joon-Yoo
VIVUS is an immersive passage into the sensation of being alive.
Audiences step into a living installation, guided by the voice of an unseen narrator and a shifting landscape of image, sound, and memory.
Through flickering visions, rising voices, and the awakening of movement, they move from disconnection to a felt, vibrant aliveness.
In this shared space, voices awaken the light.
Footsteps dissolve the cage.
The transformation begins.
VIVUS is not a story to watch, but a feeling to remember.
A ritual of return.
A collective act of aliveness.