Ramses & Nefertari
Journey to Osiris
The Experience
The spirit of Queen Nefertari tells the story of her famous husband, Ramses II, as she tours the stunning monuments he built to himself and her – Abu Simbel and Queen Nefertari’s Tomb .
Created with intricate 3D scans of both locations, the VR immersive experience highlights the history of this towering Pharaoh and provides a look into Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Client
Neon Global
Featured At
Houston Museum of Natural Science
De Young Museum
Battersea Power Station
Australian Museum
Odysseum
Grande Halle de la Villette
The Work
In directing the creative development and production of this experience, I looked at ways to tell the story of these historical figures through the sites they were connected with.
Ancient Egypt is perfect for this approach, with much of the story literally carved or painted onto the walls. We let Nefertari bring this story to life, animating the building around her with just a touch. By letting Nefertari tell the story of her more famous husband, we were able to create a human connection to these ancient people.
My Role
Research and creative development
Team coordination and management
Creative treatments and briefs
Scriptwriting
Storyboards and visual references
Technical documentation and story-mapping
Review and testing
On-site installation