Floating with Spirits is an immersive VR experience inspired by the wisdom and cosmogony of the Mazatec indigenous communities in Oaxaca, Mexico. Created in collaboration with the sabedoras (knowledge keepers), this project invites participants to explore the profound connections between the human, the non-human, and the invisible worlds that exist around us.
The narrative follows two young sisters preparing for the Day of the Dead, guided by the mystical teachings of their shaman grandmother. As the Mazatec community celebrates, a portal opens, transporting participants into an interactive universe where the spirits of nature hold hidden worlds and ancient secrets waiting to be uncovered.
On the technical side, the hidden worlds within the experience are crafted using volumetric scans and point clouds, which were transformed into ethereal landscapes that evoke the mystical essence of the Mazatec world. Game Architect Studio played a key role in bringing these elements together, combining these intricate materials into a cohesive VR environment. Working closely with director Juanita Onzaga, we translated her creative vision into a 31-minute immersive sensorial experience that blurs the line between the tangible and the unseen.
