Psychotropic Temple is a digital sanctuary—an immersive space that invites reconnection with nature through wonder and interaction. Inspired by sacred rituals, the installation responds to simple body movements: as viewers shift from left to right and back again, the visuals come alive, subtly shifting and evolving. The experience is both intuitive and ceremonial, inviting the audience into a dialogue with the piece itself.
The visual system merges pre-rendered 3D animations with real-time generative elements created in TouchDesigner. Using splines as connective tissue, the installation ensures a cohesive visual language—each interactive layer echoing the rhythm and symmetry of the fixed animations.
Rooted in the heritage of the Shipibo-Konibo people of the Amazon, the work pays homage to their intricate textile and ceramic patterns. It seeks to preserve ancestral wisdom through contemporary digital art, forming a bridge between tradition and technology.
The greatest challenge lay in harmonizing interactivity with aesthetic unity—allowing the piece to be reactive without disrupting its sacred stillness.