Maria Nurmela & Vesa Loikas present "9000 IN METAVERSE" as part of the group exhibition Digital (Dis)Embodiments, curated by Shashank Satish for Virtual Art House's inaugural Extra Live program.

About the Work

"9000 IN METAVERSE" is a multidisciplinary art exhibition exploring the changing meanings of humanism within a posthumanist framework. The work features three-dimensional sculptures, video with soundtrack, fine art photography, and text, created in collaboration between choreographer-dancer Maria Nurmela and photographer-filmmaker-architect Vesa Loikas.

About Digital (Dis)Embodiments:

Curated by Indian curator Shashank Satish, this exhibition examines how the human form is rendered, reconstructed, and reconfigured within virtual landscapes. The exhibition situates the digital body at the intersection of Eastern and Western worldviews, exploring novel convergences of ancient rituals, modern life, and speculative technologies. The artworks exist in a liminal space—between analogue and digital, organic and synthetic, natural and artificial—inviting viewers to reflect on the shifting nature of identity in the digital age, where the self is no longer fixed but fluid, adaptive, and continuously reimagined.

About Virtual Art House (VAH)

Virtual Art House is a groundbreaking multi-user socialVR platform and digital twin of Art House Turku, Finland's leading culture center. Developed in collaboration with Proverse, VAH creates an immersive virtual cultural environment accessible through web browsers (WebVR) and Meta Quest VR headsets, with mobile access coming later.
VAH functions as a living digital space where visitors can explore exhibitions, attend live events, and interact with other participants in real-time. The platform extends beyond traditional virtual galleries by offering interactive experiences, live performances, and community-generated content within its "Infinite Culture Tower" skyscraper structure.

About CULTURHUB

CULTURHUB is an international community platform established in May 2024, connecting culture professionals, tech developers, academics, and organisation representatives who are passionate about exploring the possibilities of art and culture in the digital era. The community enables direct access to collaboration, co-creation, and virtual residency programs, forming the creative backbone of the VAH platform.

Extra Live - The Inaugural Program

Extra Live is a global event celebrating the opening of the Virtual Art House platform, featuring artists and collaborators from all continents (except Antarctica). Created through virtual residency programs during early 2025, this expanding event runs from June through December 31, 2025, showcasing multiple curated exhibitions and live performances.


Access

WebVR: https://vah.projects.proverse.tech/
Meta Quest VR App: Available via Meta Store
Artist website: https://fainomenon.net/
More information: www.marianurmela.com

Partners: Virtual Art House, CULTURHUB, Art House Turku, Proverse
Funded by: European Union