Thanks to a hyperrealistic reconstruction, the installation first gives the impression of truly entering the grotto. The route allows visitors to observe in turn the statues of the eight classes of protective deities, the four heavenly kings and the guardians Vajrapani, before revealing the principal Buddha. This faithful representation then gradually gives way to a digital creation: the halo and lotus motifs adorning the vault light up, while lotus flowers appear around the Buddha to form a representation of the Seokguram mandala. Between reconstruction and digital creation, the video thus offers a new perspective on the site, inviting viewers to discover it one day in Korea or to recall a past visit.
In addition to the video, the exhibition offers an interactive installation entitled Lanterne à vœux : un souhait envoyé de tout son cœur . Visitors are invited to create their own virtual lantern, inscribe a wish on it, then see it light up in real time on the digital wall of the exhibition space, in continuation of the final sequence of the main video.
Created on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and France, this participatory installation extends the experience by inviting the public to take part directly.
This immersive experience echoes the exhibition devoted to Seokguram, also presented at the Centre Culturel Coréen. Through artworks, objects and digital installations, the latter allows visitors to deepen their discovery of the site, its history and the cultural heritage of Silla.