Landscapes of the Mind VR

An immersive VR exploration of Chinese landscape painting for self-cultivation

Immerse yourself in surreal painted landscapes, diving into the minds of ancient Chinese artists. Reflect and meditate while being inspired by an ever-shifting scenescape of natural beauty and sound. Wade through the fog of the mind, and if you're lucky, unique insights may surface.

In the early Yuan and Song dynasties, Chinese scholars would retreat to Mother Nature and practice calligraphy and landscape painting as a means of self-cultivation and meditation. Instead of painting visible landscapes, their works often depicted the landscapes of their hearts and minds. Using VR and synesthetic audio, flat images are transformed into tactile scenescapes, simulating the retreat into a natural, cultivated mind.