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An Ode To Post-Consumerism

Made by Cem Ergin, Sisi Yu and Michael Stesney · UNLISTED (SHOWN IN POOLS)

The year is 2119. VR has taken over. Physical Interactions are a thing of the past. The world revolves around the internet now, not the sun. In this grievous world, brave artists converted abandoned shopping malls into places of worship. A place where people can meditate and contemplate about what life has become. A place where pay-to-win apps or nirvana subscriptions are not needed.

Created: November 6th, 2019

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An Ode To Post-Consumerism
Cem Ergin - https://youtu.be/0BMu9HGpWkw
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"An Ode to Post Consumerism" re-conceptualizes a traditional meditative labyrinth as an IKEA floor plan. An empty big box retail store stands in for the Gothic cathedral. The large empty volume provides opportunities for distant reverberating sound to be coupled with close directed sound. As one moves through the winding spaces, orientation is maintained in relation to the distant sound sources while differentiated localized sound marks progression along the path. 

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Outside and above the labyrinth, the space is completely dark.
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Within the labyrinth light is provided by dim pulsing visuals projected on select walls
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Modulated light levels spilling from adjacent spaces guide walkers along their pilgrimage path
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Rendered Exterior View
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Rendered Interior View
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The year is 2119. VR has taken over. Physical Interactions are a thing of the past. The world revolves around the internet now, not the sun. In this grievous world, brave artists converted abandoned shopping malls into places of worship. A place where people can meditate and contemplate about what life has become. A place where pay-to-win apps or nirvana subscriptions are not needed.