As a Peruvian artist, I find myself on a journey of recognizing the elements of my culture that give me a sense of belonging and gravity against the void, rescuing me from the riotous pace of modern life. That is how Serena Ecolodge arises, as a 3D world that celebrates the beauty of its landscapes and the mysticism of the Sacred Valley in Urubamba, Cusco. "The Search" is a 3D experience that transmutes from Serena Ecolodge and evokes elements of the Ancestral Ayahuasca rite that guides into the spiritual search for inner growth. The work seeks to hack our modern connections and reconnect to ancestral wisdom to remember the feeling of humility in front of nature and its healing powers. It is a divine rite to enjoy the Here and Now to keep ourselves inspired and tuned in at the highest vibrations with all existence. “The constant evolution as well as progress, without spiritual advancement, is nothing more than a Möbius strip that leads nowhere, perhaps…” Hsin-Chien Huan
Marcia Sotil is a Peruvian Interdisciplinary Artist based in the Bay Area pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts in Digital Media Art at San Jose State University. Marcia's emerging passion for the fusion of new technology and Art encouraged her to explore Multimedia Art.As an undergraduate student at San Jose State University, she has been fascinated by Art History, especially French Impressionism and Surrealism. At the same time, she is exposed to New Media, where she creates innovative artworks and dynamic narratives infused with her witty and deep insights. New Media Video Performance Artists such as Hsin-Chien Huang, and Bill Viola are an inspiration in Marcia's reflections on humane nature, culture, spirituality, world history, and climate change that have shaped the Anthropocene period.
