Befun Digital Lab

Befun Digital Lab

#Body Cosmos

SHANGHAI, CHINA

Rem Rungu Lin, Koo Yongen Ke, and Peco Leixin Luo are pioneering digital artists redefining the boundaries of creativity and innovation at the Befun Digital Lab. Each artist brings a unique perspective to their collective practice, merging various disciplines such as digital art, interactive media, performance art, architecture, and spatial design. Their collaborative efforts focus on immersive experiences that engage audiences and challenge conventional notions of art and identity.

Their project, Body Cosmos, exemplifies this innovative spirit. This immersive art piece utilises cutting-edge technology to create a hyper-realistic virtual reality environment that intertwines biological data with compelling visual narratives. By incorporating biomedical imaging and volumetric rendering techniques, Body Cosmos showcases the intricate structures of the human body alongside the mesmerising formations of nebulae, effectively highlighting the profound connections between our physical existence and the cosmos. This experience encourages viewers to reconsider their perceptions of identity, body, and time.

The human body serves as a canvas for much of this exploration, revealing a complex array of anatomical structures that are often overlooked. Through the lens of movement, artists can capture the fluid coordination of muscles, bones, and joints, revealing the intricate energy flows within the power chain. By employing dynamic capture and advanced computer processing techniques, these artists translate the beauty of human movement into art, offering a deeper understanding of ourselves and the remarkable synchronisation of our bodily functions.

Image Credit: RAWVISION Studio

Befun Digital Lab

Befun Digital Lab

#Services provided

Consultancy

Public Art Masterplans and Strategies
Artist Briefs
Artist Procurement and Management
Materiality & Construction Advice
Digital Modelling and Renders
Cost Estimating & Budgeting
Shipping & Installation Guidance

Manufacturing

Cost and Program Management
Design Development Support
Digital Sculpting & 3D Modelling
Installation Planning & Coordination
Sub-consultant Management & Coordination
Technical Drawings
Panel Beating
Welding & Fabrication
Installation

Preservation

#Project summary

Creative

Befun Digital Lab

Artwork Title

Body Cosmos

Project

Shanghai Museum Projects

Client

Shanghai Science and Technology Museum

Year

2026

Location

Shanghai, China

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