Hideki Shimobayashi

"Be in'tree'sted In (きになるき)" is a VR work that lets you experience as if you were a tree. The user wears a tactile presentation device on their body and experiences the four seasons of Japan as a tree. For example, in winter, they can experience the weight of snow and coldness; in spring, blooming and warmth; in summer, insects and heat; and in fall, leaf fall and a bit of coldness.

The purpose of this work is to get people interested in trees. Through this experience of becoming a tree and tasting the umwelt, you must be in'tree'sted in trees.