“The Secret to reality is that everything is just a dream, and it is only when dreams are seeded onto the infinite soil of our imagination that they can manifest into our world.” PCG
Named after the shelter under which the Dogon people of Mali, in West Africa, gather to discuss and exchange ideas, TOGUNA WORLD is an ever-expanding laboratory of dreams that serves as a forum for cross-cultural conversations on desirable futures, converging ideas and cultures from across the world, to imagine and shape the possibilities of tomorrow. The brainchild of polymath artist and future thinker, Pierre-Christophe Gam (aka Gam A Gam), the lab blends a mixed media Art installation, a metaverse dream world, a digital divination portal and a multimedia platform dedicated to the investigation of the future.
TOGUNA WORLD centres around the Sanctuary of Dreams, a future-dreaming ritual in an immersive 360-degree multi-user dream world. Accessible through a web browser or VR headset, this unique experience combines art, music, and storytelling to provide a mindfulness experience within which participants can envision desirable future scenarios guided by their innermost desires.
At its core, TOGUNA WORLD envisions a space that draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of African spirituality. The project embraces the beauty of African traditions and translates them into a digital landscape with the intention of resonating, with as many people as possible, across the globe. From virtual ceremonies echoing ancient rituals to immersive environments that tell the stories of generations past, TOGUNA WORLD’s Metaverse element is a tribute to the intricate threads that make up the fabric of African culture.
EAT, DREAM & PLAY.
LOVE & PRAY.
TOGUNA WORLD is more than just a project; it’s a gateway to multidimensional exploration. The Sanctuary of Dreams invites individuals to a space where they can envision desirable future scenarios guided by their innermost desires. Imagine a space that transcends the confines of the physical world, where creativity knows no bounds and cultural narratives come alive in the digital realms. Designed around the Five pillars of IFA, the future-dreaming ritual takes participants through a deeply transformative collective-dreaming exercise. TOGUNA WORLD aims to create a bridge between the past, present, and future, offering an entry point into a multidimensional journey like no other.
While digital exploration forms a big part of the impetus and form of TOGUNA WORLD; it also functions as an artistic output that redefines the boundaries of design. Every pixel, every brushstroke, and every element within the project is meticulously crafted in an attempt to create a proxy for the essence of African aesthetics. The fusion of contemporary design principles with cultural motifs creates a visual language that stimulates the senses while inviting contemplative engagement. TOGUNA WORLD also goes one step further, with the Ishango collection, a series of collectable design pieces, made at the highest level of craftsmanship by master craftsmen across Kenya and Nigeria. This commitment to world-building ensures that every participant becomes part of an evolving canvas that blurs the lines between art and reality through equal weighting of digital engagement and individual real-world experience.
Pergola animation with plate.
Pergola.
View the project at WWW.TOGUNA WORLD.COM
Press release courtesy of Bubblegum Club
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