We Live in an Ocean of Air

Marshmallow Laser Feast

We live in an Ocean of Air is a virtual reality experience where the invisible connection between plant and human is revealed through breath. In a 20 minute untethered experience, cutting-edge technology illuminates the invisible- but fundamental- connections between human and natural worlds. The viewer is transported to an ancient forest and witnesses the majestic power of the largest organism to ever exist - the giant Sequoia tree.

Visitors are invited to step through the canvas to explore a magical world where the invisible exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide is beautifully brought to life. Untethered virtual reality, breath and heart sensors will track your real-time breathing and encourage you to reflect on our dependence and responsibility to the organisms we share our planet with.

We live in an Ocean of Air can be experienced both individually and collectively; experience prioritised over passive contemplation. We Live in an Ocean of Air created by Marshmallow Laser Feast in collaboration with Natan Sinigaglia and Mileece I'Anson.

A&E’s Louis Mustill was the Technical Director on the project, leading the development team and overseeing the technical installation at Saatchi. Technical challenges included reliable untethered social experience with tracking and sharing of position between players, Custom breath sensors and integration of wind and scent systems designed by The Feelies.