[DC] The Portal as a Transition Between the Real and the Virtual

Our lives are increasingly shifting to the digital. Artists too have made attempts - successful or not - to attract audiences in virtual worlds. This evolution is irreversible, not to replace physical experiences, but to create new forms and tap into new audiences. To make these experiences valuable, it will be necessary to make all those involved - artists, performers, spectators - feel part of these virtual worlds. The portal, the access to this experience, plays a crucial role here. How can the transition between the real and the virtual be constructed in such a way that those involved feel part of the virtual? Concepts such as storytelling, interaction, presence and immersion are of great importance. Throughout my PhD research, I am conducting a series of experiments that combine these elements in various ways, aiming to develop portals in the form of performances and installations that bridge these two realms seamlessly.