Artificial Illusions
2023
Immersive Media
Daniele Profeta
Zhaoyi Wang
Arezzo, Italy
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This project is an immersive 360-degree video that draws inspiration from the story behind the towers in Piazza Grande in Arezzo. In an effort to attract tourists, the locals in Arezzo transformed their buildings into old towers, resembling popular attractions in other Italian cities. This deliberate alteration created confusion among people regarding the history and timeline of Arezzo. The objective of this video is to convey a similar concept. Set in a state of half-sleep, the protagonist's sole focus is to find the exit of the room in order to escape the dream. Nevertheless, the presence of artifacts blurs the boundary between the interior and exterior of the space. It consistently misguides the character to choose the wrong path, resulting in an endless loop.