Brush and Beyond
Understanding the painting process behind historical masterpieces is challenging, especially as many artists have faced personal and health challenges later in their careers. Despite these struggles, the quality and intensity of their work remained exceptional, often concealing their hardships from audiences.
"Brush and Beyond" is a virtual reality game that immerses players in an artists' working environments, capturing their struggle with diseases, and the joy of creating fine art. The game aims to enhance curiosity about artists' stories and offers a dynamic way to learn art history beyond traditional methods.
Game Trailer
Target Audiences
Independent game players, students, and teachers who are interested in art history
Health Care Center aims to promote awareness of cataract
Precedents
From Sketch to Game
Usability Test
26 Participants
Casual
Beginner
First experience
XR developer
Design Values
Game design and Storytelling:
Immersive virtual reality experience from artists’ perspective
Interactive storytelling of artists' internal battles with illnesses
Educational Value for Cataract Care:
Exploring the personal and health-related struggles of famous artists
Highlighting the hidden hardships artists faced away from public view
Education of Art History:
Innovative approach about art history and artist biography
Educational alternative to conventional art history teaching methods that let audience empathize with artists