Xuanyu Hao | MEmories: A VR Interactive Documentary of Artist’s Personal Memories

“MEmories” is an interactive Virtual Reality (VR) experience that allows users to explore significant memories from the creator’s life through interactive organ representations in a unique visualization of their bodies. It merges technical prowess in VR and design with deeply personal storytelling, aiming to evoke strong emotions and foster a profound connection between the creator and users.
 

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The scene about my brain

 
 
 

 
The project is a unique Virtual Reality (VR) venture that I’ve christened as “MEmories”. This inventive title is a fusion of “ME” and “memories”, representing the core idea behind this endeavor – a deeply personal yet universal exploration of self and memory.
“MEmories” is an immersive VR experience, presenting an extraordinary visual representation of the users. In this surreal yet intimate environment, users are led to an unusual perception of themselves where their physical forms are articulated using particle systems and visual effects (VFX). This not only creates an illusion of transparency, making their internal organs visible, but it also allows for an engaging interaction.
Adding a unique twist to this interaction, each visible organ within the user’s virtual body is correlated to a significant memory from my own life. For example, if a user virtually removes their heart, they are instantly transported into a vividly poignant scene from my past – an experience of heartbreak that left an indelible mark on my existence.
The central objective of “MEmories” is to establish a deep and meaningful connection between the creator, which is myself, and the users. By transforming my personal experiences into an interactive narrative, my aspiration is to provoke potent emotions, simultaneously offering a profound, immersive exploration into the vital moments that have shaped my life.
This project serves as an experimental playground to demonstrate my technical prowess in VR and design. Nevertheless, it extends beyond being a mere exhibition of technical expertise. “MEmories” is indeed a personal and emotional journey, encapsulating a piece of my soul and life experiences. It’s my conviction that this amalgamation of technology with deeply personal storytelling has the potential to create experiences that are not only engaging but also carry a profound emotional resonance. I strive to bring forth an experience that transcends the boundaries of VR as we know it, enabling a deeper connection between the creator and the users.

 


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