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Art of Remembrance VR Experience 2019

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VR Papel Picado

Explore the Art of Remembrance Altar Exhibit in virtual reality!

This interactive 3D experience will give you an opportunity to learn the meanings and history of this 3,000 year old ritual. This ritual honors the spirit of the dead by welcoming them and celebrating their legacy.

"Dia de Muertos, Xantolo, Todos Santos, Day of the Dead. These are just some of the names for a festive and personal time celebrated in the beginning of November that honors and remembers ancestors and important people from our past. Offerings are created that include food, drink, photos and items of personal significance that honor the spirits of those who have crossed to the other side . You will experiencing these offerings of love in virtual reality! Awesome! Que disfrutes!" - Elena Robles, artist 

Enter VR Experience

HINT: (Firefox is required) As you explore, use the W,A,S, and D keys to navigate and click on the floating orbs next to each altar to hear the artist's statement. If there are two orbs, the gold orb plays their statement in spanish. 

For questions or to get involved,  please contact Mariah Ramsour at mariah.ramsour@sjsu.edu