At South by Southwest, artists used VR to connect with humanity and explore mental health.
At South by Southwest festival, artists embraced virtual reality (VR) as a way to connect with humanity rather than escape it. VR and augmented reality are often associated with gaming or tech company competitions like those between Apple and Meta. However, inventor Niki Smit sees VR as an avenue for humans to express emotions and explore mental health through experiences like "Soul Paint", where users can draw their emotions on their virtual bodies.
March 14, 2024
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