Marshmallow Laser Feast
Using breath-taking virtual reality to connect humans with the natural world
We Live in an Ocean Air is a multisensory , virtual reality by Marshmallow Laser Feast . The premise is to bring together art , science and technology to reveal the invisible but vital connections between humans and our natural worlds .
The experience premiered at London ’ s The Saatchi Galley , selling out between December 2018 and 2019 . The stellar success earned We Live in an Ocean Air Forbes ’ prestigious XR Instillation of the Year Award and is now being offered as a touring exhibition .
The 20-minute showcase harnesses cutting-edge technology to reveal the hidden connections between ourselves and the world we live in . A stand-out feature allows the audience to interact with an entire ecosystem around the legendary giant sequoia tree , known as the largest individual living organism on the planet .
The experience is kitted out with breath sensors , heartrate monitors and binaural sound , along with scent dispersal systems and wind machines . The components seamlessly blend together to offer an unparalleled level of immersion which engages viewers with Earth like never before .
Pushing the boundaries of experience design , the breath and heart sensors track real-time breathing , which encourages audiences to reflect on our dependence and responsibility to other organisms as humans .
Audiences engage with We Live in an Ocean Air at The Saatchi Gallery
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