What Is Virtual Art – Volume 1

Where Tradition Ignites Innovation

"WHAT IS VIRTUAL ART – VOLUME 1" is the latest immersive exhibition from Virtual Museum of Virtual Art, following its acclaimed debut at Raindance 2023.

Curated by the visionary Jessien Huang, this captivating exhibition and narrative dive deep into the vibrant world of virtual art, showcasing the groundbreaking work of four visionary artists:

• Zeng Chen reimagines Shadow Play

• Polaris transforms Theatrical Scenery

• Li Tianzhi reinvents the Pop-Up Book

• ReVerse Butcher deconstructs Collage

Drawing inspiration from diverse traditional art forms, these artists unveil their exquisite virtual creations, offering unique insights into their creative processes and inspiring broader interdisciplinary exploration.

EXPERIENCE WHAT IS VIRTUAL ART - VOLUME 1 IN VRCHAT NOW

Explore this exquisite art world in VRChat! You'll need a VR-ready PC and one of the following compatible headsets: Valve Index, Meta Quest 3 / 3s / 2 / Pro + Link, HTC Vive, or Bigscreen Beyond.

Download VRChat and create your account. Once you’re inside VRChat in your headset, search for ‘WHAT IS VIRTUAL ART - VOLUME 1’ in the WORLDS tab. Alternatively, you can launch the world directly via your browser.

CREDITS

Director, Curator and World Creator: Jessien

Featured Artists: Zeng Chen (Shadow Play), Polaris (Theatrical Scenery), Li Tianzhi (Pop-Up Book) and ReVerse Butcher (Collage)

Academic Consultants: Cao Shenmeizi and Hu Runze

Technical Consultant: lox9973

English Translator: Yun Tianni

Trailer: luoyvzhuxiong

Art World / Art Experience | Runtime: 60-90 mins | Platform: VRChat (PCVR) | Raindance Immersive 2025 Award Nomination: Best Art Experience