BEING | 存在

Immersive Interactive VR work, 8min 30seconds, 2022 | 沉浸式交互VR作品，8分30秒，2022

The ethereal dance of particles forms the halo of spacetime, and within our universe, a continuous twinkle unfolds. "Being" invites the audience to step from the present moment into a virtual realm, allowing them to perceive the purest essence of cosmic life at the very heart of spacetime.

时空的光环是万千颗粒的轨迹，而我们的宇宙是川流不息的闪烁。《存在》带领观众于当下进入虚拟的“现实世界”，在时空中心感受宇宙生命最纯粹的能量。

This immersive artwork unfolds in three distinct segments:

1. Origin: Users, at the core of the experience, transcend the tangible, shaping the vast cosmos through exploration and interaction.

2. First Encounter: Through bodily and auditory engagement, participants actively mold the trajectories of matter and life, imprinting their unique mark on the evolving cosmic canvas.

3. Whole View: Centered around bodily interaction, users become integral to the perpetual ebb and flow of the cosmic life cycle, contributing to the rhythmic harmony within the virtual realm.

作品分为三个部分：

“起源”以自我存在为中心幻化为无形，融于无限空间去探索宇宙的浩瀚；

“存在”以肢体互动、声音互动为方式，于层叠的能量场中刻画物质与生命的轨迹 ;

“全观”以肢体互动的方式，描绘出人与宇宙之间循环不息的生命景象。

Human existence is confined, yet in the conscious acknowledgment of the vast internal space, a connection to the infinite life force of the universe is established. "Being" endeavors to guide the audience to organically grow in harmony with the cadence of spacetime, encouraging exploration of their unique life narratives across various dimensions.

人类的存在有限，当其自觉心中宏大的内在空间时，便与无限的宇宙生命相连。

Selected Stills from the work | 作品静帧节选：

‘Being’ is an interactive immersive VR artwork that leads the audience to feel the purest energy of life in the center of the virtual world of time and space.

The audience is welcomed into the virtual world by a beam of particles that starts by drawing a circle, guiding them to look 360 degrees around. This light beam then grows like petals from the horizon, rising and gently falling around the viewer. This design helps the audience become familiar with the new world, observing and learning with fresh, untainted eyes, leaving behind their real-world perceptions.

As they begin to interact with the environment, using handlers to draw and create new particles, their creations influence their subsequent actions in a dynamic feedback loop. This phase metaphorically represents life: understanding the basics, creating, and having past experiences shape future actions. The black and white scene symbolizes the unity between the audience and the environment, blending them into one cohesive entity.

In the third chapter, colorful particles start to emerge, allowing continued interaction with both white and colorful particles, symbolizing coexistence and mutual influence. This stage illustrates our interconnectedness within the universe. As the scene evolves, merging particles create dynamic, abstract spaces, encouraging viewers to explore and witness the convergence of everything into beams of light and sand.

观众进入虚拟世界时，会被一束粒子光束引导。这束光束先画出一个圆圈，引导观众360度环视四周，然后像花瓣一样从地平线升起，再缓缓落下。这一设计帮助观众熟悉这个新世界，以全新的视角观察和学习，抛开现实世界的束缚。当观众开始与环境互动，使用控制器绘制并创造新的粒子时，这些粒子的变化会持续影响他们的后续操作。这一阶段象征着现实生活：理解基础后进行创造，而过去的经验则会塑造未来的行为。黑白的场景意味着观众与环境融为一体。在第三章中，远处会出现彩色粒子，观众可以继续与白色和彩色粒子互动，象征着共存和相互影响。这一阶段展示了我们在宇宙中的互联性。随着场景的演变，融合的粒子创造出动态的抽象空间，鼓励观众探索和体验万物汇聚成光束和沙子的过程。

Selected Photos from the Exhibition | 作品展览图片节选：

After this journey, many feel emotionally fulfilled, seeing connections within the universe, humanity, and their own lives. Children, in particular, show a deep love for the artwork, engaging repeatedly and understanding its essence. This spiritual exploration reflects my contemplation of life, and the audience's heartfelt feedback affirms that fundamental truths resonate deeply, transcending language and speaking directly to the soul.

经历这一旅程后，许多观众感到情感上的满足，有人看到了宇宙的联系，有人感受到了人类和神性的悲悯与痛苦，还有人认为这是自己人生旅程的见证，既有欢乐也有孤独，但并不孤单。尤其是孩子们，他们对这件作品表现出极大的喜爱，反复参与并能说出其精髓。这次精神探索反映了我对生命的思考，而观众的真诚反馈也证明了基本真理能够深入人心，超越语言，直接触及灵魂。