An impressive new Harry Potter scene painted in virtual reality looks like it might as well have been created using real magic. Based on J. K. Rowling’s iconic fantasy book series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was first released back in 2001. The film was a hit with both audiences and critics and spawned a franchise that continues to see new movies released to this day. After the original 2001 film introduced audiences to Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, as Harry, Ron, and Hermione, respectively, the characters would go on to appear in seven highly successful follow-up films.
2011’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows concluded the stories of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, but the Fantastic Beasts films, a spinoff franchise, continue to explore new facets of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. For many fans, the Fantastic Beasts franchise has largely failed to live up to the standards set by the original eight movies, with the most recent installment, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, underperforming at the box office. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, HBO Max recently hosted a Harry Potter reunion, which encouraged many to revisit the original franchise once more.
In an impressive homage to the first Harry Potter film, artist Siyi Mao has created a stunning Hogwarts painting in virtual reality. Captured in a short video, the VR art depicts Hogwarts’ iconic floating candles, staircases, and architecture, while also featuring Hedwig and Harry Potter himself. The legendary golden stitch also makes an appearance, floating next to Radcliffe’s Harry. Check out the magical VR artwork below:
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Although not explicitly stated, the VR art appears to create a scene based on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, judging from Radcliffe’s age and the sense of childlike wonder that that film captured so well. VR painting is still a somewhat niche form of art, but, as demonstrated in Mao’s video, the medium allows for a sense of immersion that’s simply not attainable using traditional 2-dimensional methods. In addition to looking at the scene straight-on, like a more traditional painting, one can also traverse the space, taking in 3-dimensional details and experiencing the scene from alternate perspectives.
As a relatively new innovation, it’s likely that VR art will continue to grow in popularity as the tools become more advanced and precise. The medium is an especially good fit for the Harry Potter universe, with painting in a virtual space looking like a true act of sorcery at times. It remains to be seen if Radcliffe and the rest of the core Harry Potter cast will ever return for a revival project, but it’s clear that fans like Mao are still enchanted by the magic of the original films in the franchise.
Source: Siyi Mao (@siyimaoart)/ Twitter
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Author: Ryan Northrup
