eurydices escape
Orpheus and Eurydice is a famous Greek myth about a musician and poet named Orpheus who journeyed to the underworld to retrieve his wife, Eurydice, after she was tragically taken by the god of death, Hades. The project was based on creating a labyrinth with an ethereal, otherworldly atmosphere.
VR game
~ 5-10 minutes
Burg giebichenstein art and design university
2023
The labyrinth was designed to look dark and contemplative through the use of flat-colored objects that utilized light to highlight texture. The labyrinth itself was designed to make the player feel small by showcasing structures larger than the human form.
The lighting was inspired by stage performances to emphasize shadows and draw the user's attention. A simple user interface was chosen to keep interaction simple and allow the player to play out part of the myth.
the background music was fitting for the context in several ways. The use of naturally sounding instruments such as harp, honky-tonk, old wooden bass, woodblock, and celesta gave the piece an acoustic quality and prevented it from sounding too modern. The composition of the piece in c-minor underlined the melancholic and sad tone of the legend. A prominent aspect of the background music was the repeated call-and-response phrase throughout the piece symbolizing Orpheus' call for Eurydice and their relationship. This repeated phrase not only served as a melody but also as supporting harmony, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the piece.
