05/24/2024
I am proud to share the work of Ulia and her students as part of their physical exhibit showing at the MLK Library entitled "Children Draw War, Not Flowers." It is extremely powerful and emotional. I also wanted to especially thank XRLibraries and Tim Bartolf for the exquisite design and development work and our four AMAZING iSchool students Kelly Rausch and Sara Clair and student interns Jonathan Velazquez and Tania Isidra Damaso. Because of their work, this powerful art exhibit can now be brought to everyone, entirely free, with one mouse click.
Anthony S. Chow, PhD
Director and Professor, School of Information
San José State University
Virtual Reality Exhibit Gives Voice to Ukrainian Children and Librarians
The San José State University School of Information launches "Children Draw War, Not Flowers" in Virtual Reality, a pioneering VR art exhibition showcasing the resilience and experiences of Ukrainian children affected by war, while highlighting the role of librarians and cultural heritage preservation during conflict.
This browser-based VR experience allows visitors to explore a powerful 3D environment featuring poignant artworks by Ukrainian children aged 4 to 16, reflecting the realities of war through imagery. Virtual galleries display the destruction of Ukrainian libraries, underscoring their vital roles as humanitarian and cultural centers. Viewers are immersed in frontline videos documenting the ongoing ravages of war.
Spearheaded by Dr. Anthony Chow and Assistant Professor Ulia Gosart, and created by graduate assistants Kelly Rausch and Sara Clair and student interns Jonathan Velazquez and Tania Isidra Damaso with XRLibraries Tim Bartolf, the project was made possible through collaborations with Ukrainian libraries, organizations, and initiatives.
This virtual exhibition is viewable using your web browser across devices though best experienced using desktop computers or VR headsets.
Please, share this link to support Ukrainian children and librarians while amplifying awareness of their unwavering courage amidst adversity.
Direct Link: https://framevr.io/ukraine-exhibit-sjsuischool
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