Virtual Nature

Virtual Nature, 2021

Interactive Installation

Virtual Nature is an interactive installation dedicated to mapping the organic nature of our world into a two dimensional screen and then laser projected onto a surface, a visual representation of nature through the lenses of a machine. The installation came to life thanks to the hard work of my classmates; Garret, Ana and I. The installation consist of multiple functions both in software and hardware. The software aspect of the artwork is made possible through TouchDesigner, it enables the user to capture motion by means of a simple webcam. The video feedback is then rendered using a particle effects which in return outputs video imagery based on movement alone. The particle feedback is then laser projected onto a three dimensional surface to divide and blend both planes of existence, emphasizing the virtual nature of our world.