Hammer Theatre Exhibitions: Serena Ecolodge → The Search
A detailed case study tracing the development of two related 3D open-world video game experiences, culminating in the San Jose State University BFA Digital Media Art Exhibition.
I. "Serena Ecolodge" - Solo Artist Project (Foundation)
Duration:Apr 2023 – May 2023
Associated with:San Jose State University
Key Concept
"Serena Ecolodge" is a 3D world that celebrates the beauty of its landscapes and the mysticism of the Sacred Valley in Urubamba, Cusco.
Project Summary
Created 3D open world video game experience that included: 3D modeling, 3D rendering, 3D texturing, and Audio design. Managed project from concept to completion.
Skills Focus
3D Modeling, 3D Design, Environment Art, and managing project scope from initial concept development to final rendering.
II. "The Search" - BFA Digital Media Art Exhibition (Evolution)
Duration: Jan 2024 – May 2024
Associated with:San Jose State University
Evolution & Theme
"The Search" is the BFA culmination of "Serena Ecolodge," evoking elements of the Ancestral Ayahuasca rite that guides the spiritual search for inner growth. The project expanded to include installation and exhibition design.
Exhibition Goals
The installed art exhibition at the Hammer Theatre Center sought to hack our modern connections and reconnect to ancestral wisdom, aiming to evoke the feeling of humility in front of nature and its healing powers through an idyllic and realistic natural environment.
Disciplines included:3D open-world creation, 3D modeling, video editing, and sound design.
Tools & Disciplines
Tools
- Unity
- Blender
- After Effects
- Audition
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
Project Disciplines
Installation Art, Digital Media, Interactive Experience, Exhibition Design, and Project Management.