Collective Mindscape brings together the mental landscapes of eight people who have experienced cancer. The viewer can spend time in the virtual world featuring the participants’ sanctuaries as well as more challenging landscapes reflecting their experiences of living with cancer.
The work is experienced by sitting in front of the screen and following the on-screen instructions. The viewer moves through the world using simple hand gestures and can trigger audio recordings in which the participants share their insights.
I made the work together with Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen. The mindscapes were created by 3D artists Vilma Ratinen and Katariina Kontturi, based on multiple interviews and feedback sessions with the participants. The work was commissioned for the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Helsinki and curated by Taru Elfving. It is permanently installed in the Potilassalonki (Patient Lounge) at Siltasairaala in Helsinki. The work was completed in 2024.