The Shape of Us

In this eco-magical VR project we can immerse ourselves in our planet’s womb, from which Mother Earth’s voice warns us of impending doom. Playfully, we engage our whole body to try to save her. It all starts in a circle around the fire, where Mother Earth speaks to us. We gradually pass through several scenes showing how far humans have devastated the planet – on the arid land there are dead trees, bones of extinct animals, and oil barrels. Using minimalist design, the project’s authors guide us through a virtual post-apocalyptic desert, but they also take us back to a time when the Earth was still alive. In the VR project, the viewers engage their whole bodies to make the landscape come alive – by touching the floor, dancing, or mimicking the positions of their avatars. Can humans reconnect with the Earth and return its power? (One World)