We live in the world of atoms where we have achieved the unbelievable. The present state of our world would seem nothing short of magical to those who came before us. The internet teleports us globally. We can fly like birds and dive to the depths of the ocean. We can peer inside bodies and extend our lifespans. The melodies of the entire world hum within our pockets. We are daily exploring virtual realms. Challenges remain, but our world is filled with wonders.
the future of mental health in the metaverse with krista kim
In this illuminating interview, we delve into the world of Krista Kim, a visionary digital artist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Techism Movement. Krista’s work explores the
concept of digital consciousness, reflecting her interest in the disruptive interpersonal and social effects of digital technology. Her ground – breaking techniques, developed in 2012, have led to mesmerizing works on glass and plexi that draw viewers into ahypnotic state of tranquillity. Kim’s innovative use of technology led her to create the first
“Metaverse home” for sale as an NFT, Mars House, which in March 2021 became the highest – grossing sale on SuperRare.
She has since garnered global acclaim and collaborated with prestigious brands such as Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Lamborghini, and Mercedes Benz EQS. Among her many achievements, Kim has been featured in Times Square, written a Metaverse essay for The New York Times, and is the first Metaverse artist in the permanent LACMA
collection.
With an international presence, having lived in Seoul, Tokyo, and Singapore, and exhibiting in major cities such as New York and Paris, Krista’s work transcends boundaries. Currently, she is the Metaverse Editor for Vogue Singapore and in 2022,
she co – founded 0 Studio with Emmy – award winning AR filmmaker and director Peter Martin. As we explore the depths of Krista Kim’s artistic journey, we gain a deeper understanding of her quest to communicate a transcendent, meditative experience for viewers through digital visual language.
META Reflection – let’s be realistic
The Art Of The Possible In The World Of Imagination – As more of our lives are spent online, it’s becoming harder and harder to distinguish “real” life from life lived digitally. The virtual space has become a space where commerce, education, entertainment, community-building, wellness, work and more can be entered with the smartphone. The biggest community is the world’s citizens digitally connected species- around 60% of the human race, or 4.5 billion people, are online.