SEIKUKEN

SEIKUKEN is inspired by recent discoveries in the Stanford VR lab proving “Zoom Fatigue” is caused by a failure of technology to accurately recreate non-verbal communication. This work uses expert low poly design to explore how WebXR can restore non verbal communication, and includes 3D musical collaboration and abstracted ritual to induce a synesthetic state of physiological calm while sharing 3D virtual space. This XR immersive artwork strives to lay the groundwork for a more ethical, empathic version of the 3D internet, that transcends the polarization of our current dysfunctional social media landscape.

HOW TO BOOK THE LIVE PERFORMANCE

The shows are now sold out.

Dates for the show:

• Fri, 11th November, 2022 at 11:00 AM PST / 18:00 GMT

• Fri, 11th November, 2022 at 6:00 PM PST / 01:00 GMT

• Sat, 12th November, 2022 at 11:00 AM PST / 18:00 GMT

• Sat, 12th November, 2022 at 6:00 PM PST / 01:00 GMT

• Sun, 13th November, 2022 at 11:00 AM PST / 18:00 GMT

• Sun, 13th November, 2022 at 6:00 PM PST / 01:00 GMT

HOW TO ACCESS THE LIVE PERFORMANCE

The experience can be accessed via Web browsers on your computer or the web browser of you choice on Quest/Quest 2, or in the web browser on VR ready PC with a compatible headset such as Valve Index, Rift/Rift S, Vive/Vive Pro/Vive Pro 2 or a Windows Mixed Reality headset.

CREDITS

Director: Ari Tarr

Visual Designer: Joost Eggermont

Spatial music composer: Cat Ross

Producers: Active Replica

A live theatrical performance in WebXR | Runtime: 10-15 mins | Platform: WebXR | Compatible headsets: Quest/Quest 2, Valve Index, Rift/Rift S, Vive/Vive Pro/Vive Pro 2 and Windows Mixed Reality headsets