"The Beauty of Slowing Down" is an artistic initiative that challenges the frenetic pace of our digital existence. In a world captivated by the immediacy of TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels, this project is a clarion call to rediscover the overlooked splendor in the everyday. My research and personal reflections on the dwindling human attention span have illuminated the struggle to connect with the more deliberate tempo of non-digital experiences that enrich our lives.
Drawing inspiration from the environmental integrations of Robert Smithson and the material transformations by Christo Jeanne-Claude, my work takes a divergent path. Rather than blending art with its environment, I aim to strip back the veneer that shrouds our daily landscapes. It is a deliberate peeling away of the surfaces that both conceal and reveal the world around us—surfaces that, though ever-present, are seldom truly seen or felt amidst the digital whirlwind.
"The Beauty of Slowing Down" offers an immersive digital sojourn within New Art City, a virtual space designed to awaken the senses. It's an invitation to pause, breathe, and engage with the tactile reality we often ignore. This project captures real-world textures, prompting a contemplation of the boundary between tangible spaces and virtual realms. It implores us to decelerate, to observe with intent, and to value the nuanced beauty that only patience and presence can unveil.
I present this project as a portal to mindfulness—an escape from the transient and a return to the enduring. It's a celebration of presence, an homage to the environment, and a testament to the tranquility that can be found when we allow ourselves the luxury of just being.
Drawing inspiration from the environmental integrations of Robert Smithson and the material transformations by Christo Jeanne-Claude, my work takes a divergent path. Rather than blending art with its environment, I aim to strip back the veneer that shrouds our daily landscapes. It is a deliberate peeling away of the surfaces that both conceal and reveal the world around us—surfaces that, though ever-present, are seldom truly seen or felt amidst the digital whirlwind.
"The Beauty of Slowing Down" offers an immersive digital sojourn within New Art City, a virtual space designed to awaken the senses. It's an invitation to pause, breathe, and engage with the tactile reality we often ignore. This project captures real-world textures, prompting a contemplation of the boundary between tangible spaces and virtual realms. It implores us to decelerate, to observe with intent, and to value the nuanced beauty that only patience and presence can unveil.
I present this project as a portal to mindfulness—an escape from the transient and a return to the enduring. It's a celebration of presence, an homage to the environment, and a testament to the tranquility that can be found when we allow ourselves the luxury of just being.
Interact with Surfaces in 3D
How to Navigate the 3D Space:
Rotate View:
- Mouse: Click and drag with the left button.
- Keyboard: Press the 'Z' key.
- Touchscreen: Swipe with one finger.
Move Side to Side (Pan):
- Mouse: Right-click and drag.
- Keyboard: Press the 'C' key.
- Touchscreen: Swipe with two fingers.
Zoom In/Out:
- Mouse: Scroll up or down.
- Keyboard: Press the 'X' key.
- Touchscreen: Pinch together or apart.
Refocus on a Point (Focus):
- Mouse: Click the middle button.
- Keyboard: Press the 'F' key.
Reset View:
- Mouse/Keyboard: Click the reset icon or press the 'R' key.
- Touchscreen: Tap with two fingers.
Optimize Your Viewing Experience:
- Ensure a stable internet connection for smooth navigation.
- Close extra tabs to free up your device's resources.
- Encounter lag? Try refreshing the page, or switch to a more powerful device if possible.
Now, take a moment to slow down and explore 'The Beauty of Slowing Down' in three dimensions—feel the textures, contemplate the space, and reconnect with the present moment.
Dive deeper into 'The Beauty of Slowing Down' with an immersive virtual experience in New Art City.
Engage with the tactile reality in a realm designed to awaken the senses.
Before you embark on this virtual journey, familiarize yourself with the basic controls to navigate the space:
- WASD or Arrow Keys: Move
- Mouse or IJKL: Look Around
- ESC: Exit the space
Disclaimer: Please note that the immersive experience in New Art City is very extensive, which may require a moderately powerful computer for optimal performance. Users with older or less powerful devices may experience lag or reduced responsiveness.
Time to Immerse Yourself:
Let's take a breather and dive into the Space. Take in the expanse of the space, and enjoy a moment of peace.
Although I have tried to keep the overall size of the space as small as possible, it still requires a decent hardware configuration to run. So, in case you cannot view it through your laptop, I have screen-recorded myself walking through the virtual space.
Here is the Video tour (Vimeo):
Building Process
I began by mapping out the photogrammetry workflow on paper—outlining how to capture every surface detail.
Through some early test, I found out that while photogrammetry can deliver stunning realism, uncontrolled lighting often ruins the data and the result model have some unwanted artifacts.
To fix this, I dove into cross‑polarization: modeling filter designs inside 3d modeling software, and 3d printed it.
Here are some behind‑the‑scenes photos:
Here is the 3D model: