Bloom in Motion

Actually interacting with it felt like a cyber ikebana—playful and highly enjoyable. The unique sensation of manipulating a material that stretches and contracts like gum was particularly captivating.

There’s a comforting sense of security in playing within a tree-centered, enclosed space, almost as if the limitations of the environment were cleverly embraced. The inclusion of not just flowers, but also dinosaurs and various creatures, adds to the experience—despite the small scale, it feels like a space where an entirely new world can be created.

In that sense, rather than evoking Hanasaka Jiisan, it felt more like a miniature sandbox inspired by the World Tree of Norse mythology—a contained yet expansive playground of creation.

This work embodies the unique interactivity of digital art, where the act of manipulation becomes an integral part of the experience. With the advent of Apple Vision Pro, the displayed objects attain an unprecedented sense of reality—one that makes them feel truly present. The addition of hand tracking further enhances this by allowing users to pinch and interact with virtual elements with tangible feedback.

By merging cutting-edge technology with artistic expression, this piece demonstrates a bold exploration of next-generation reality—a work that could only be born now, in this early stage of the technology’s evolution.

Moreover, its approach suggests the potential for a new form of artistic expression, as the act of pinching in a virtual space influences not only visuals but also music, creating a multisensory experience.