Zen Beyond
PRL Lab:
Artist Collective ｜UK
OTHER PERSPECTIVE
DETAILS OF THE WORK
Inspired by Zen and Buddhist philosophy, this project uses Mixed Reality to create an immersive, meditative journey that guides participants from chaos to clarity. It explores the relationship between information and environment, drawing on Zen ideals of simplicity, mindfulness, and inner balance.
Participants begin in the "Chaos Realm", an immersive environment reflecting the overwhelming stimuli of the five senses, symbolizing the information overload of modern society. The scene then transitions to the "Zen Realm", a serene and minimalist space that embodies peace, clarity, and presence, guiding participants to calm their minds and find inner peace.
This transformation encourages participants to reflect on the nature of information, helping them cultivate inner calm and a renewed perspective on how to navigate the constant flow of digital stimuli. By reimagining how people process and respond to information, the project offers a new way of finding balance and harmony in an age of information overload.
CREATOR PROFILE
PRL Lab:
Artist Collective ｜UK
PRL Lab (https://www.phygitalrealitylab.com/)
PRL Lab is an artist collective and Mixed Reality-focused creative studio prioritizing creativity and social impact.
Nuoqi Shen (https://www.nuoqishendesign.com/all-projects)
A London-based XR artist and interdisciplinary designer with an MA in Fashion from the Royal College of Art. Her work enhances well-being through AR/VR/MR experiences that merge immersive storytelling, creative technology, and purposeful design.
Xiaocong Liu (https://xiaocongliu.webflow.io/work )
A Paris-based XR artist and Interdisciplinary designer with a BA from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and an MA from École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts du Mans. She creates immersive and interactive AR/VR/MR environments by blending storytelling, interaction, and game design to inspire reflection and emotional well-being.
An Zhou (https://annzhou.net/)
A London-based XR artist and designer based in London with an MA in Virtual Reality from the University of the Arts London (UAL). She specializes in Unity, 3D modeling, and AI-driven MR experiences, focusing on innovative storytelling and interactivity.
Yingying Liu
A London-based XR artist exploring the intersection of technology and sensory engagement. Pursuing a degree in MA Information Experience Design at the Royal College of Art, she creates immersive, interactive digital and sculptural experiences.
FEATURING WORKS
Fashion, music, film, graphic, illustration, etc.
A group of new cultural experience works created together with artists who can share the realistic feeling of the same era.
