I created a virtual-world reinterpretation of Yayoi Kusama’s iconic Pumpkin sculpture, allowing users to explore it interactively.

Instead of the original setting at The Serpentine Gallery, located in Kensington Gardens within Hyde Park in London, England. I reimagined the piece within two contrasting environments: a tranquil Japanese garden and a surreal desert oasis. These immersive landscapes enhance the pumpkin’s whimsical essence, inviting viewers to experience its playful textures and vibrant presence in new, unexpected ways.

Nestled at the heart of an ancient, mythical Sun Temple, the iconic Pumpkin radiates its whimsical energy within a space once devoted to celestial worship. The Sun Temple, built eons ago by a lost civilization, was said to harness the power of light to bridge the mortal and divine realms.

Its intricate golden spires, adorned with sun motifs and mirrored surfaces, capture and amplify the light, casting shifting patterns across its sacred halls.