Maskedland
Project Type :
2021, AR, Interactive, Installation
“Maskedland” is an augmented reality experience that envisions an alternate imaginary world during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project is a part of the public installation titled “Talking Through The Mask”. In this era, face masks were no longer just personal protective devices, but symbols of political stances and indicators that, unfortunately, facilitate discrimination and hate. The concept of the “new normal” felt surreal as I navigated between past reflections, future “predictions”, and the alarming present. “Maskedland” emerged as a creative outlet during this “new normal,” serving as both a coping mechanism and an escapist approach to reimagine masks through immersive digital media. The project reflects the transformative power of technology in connecting people during the pandemic, with Instagram and public interactive installation serving as the platform for the display of this work.