BC’s Friendly Wildlife, Fur, Fish and Flight
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As the world changed, visitors from across the globe flocked to Vancouver and British Columbia, discovering the mysteries of the Pacific Coast rainforest. They set up warm, inviting camps, embarked on fun-filled fishing trips, photographed whales and bears and explored the region’s extraordinary wildlife.
Using OpenBrush, immersive artist and VR designer Juliana Loh created a vibrant environment populated with the friendly creatures that call BC home. By using AI to breathe life into bears, moose, eagles, otters and other remarkable wildlife, Juliana gave each animal distinct personalities that reflects the wisdom and spirit they represented.
Together with Creative Technologist Nicholas Liang and Music/Sound Composer Jonathan Bierman, this beautifully crafted landscape stands as an ode to everything British Columbia has to offer.
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2025 |
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15 minutes |
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All ages |
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Vancouver, BC |
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Video using a combination of hand painted VR and AI |
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ARTISTs
Juliana Loh
Juliana
Loh is a globally recognized immersive artist and experience designer who blends art with emerging technologies to redefine storytelling.
Named one of the Top 100 Women in XR, she creates emotionally resonant, visually captivating work rooted in product
activations, concept art, and gaming. A leading voice in XR and a master of Google Tilt Brush, her projects span
world-building, exhibit design, experimental theatre, and AR installations. She shares her expertise worldwide as a speaker, juror, and
featured creator at major immersive festivals.
Nicholas Liang
Nicholas
Liang is a Creative Technologist and expert in computer graphics, specializing in game engines, 3D software, and shader art. An expert in
both art and technology, he blends technical skill with creative vision, designing immersive environments and storytelling experiences. His
notable projects include a grant-awarded Indigenous Project celebrating the Matriarchs, the Chinatown Chinese immigrant stories,
the AR project;A Seat at the Table for the Museum of Vancouver, Jingle Ville in the metaverse, and AR experiences at Gallery in
Korea.
Jonathan Bierman
Jonathan
Bierman is a versatile digital media artist whose practice spans video, sound, motion graphics, and immersive production. Working under the
musical moniker Dark Arps, he blends technical expertise with creative exploration across 3D CG, procedural design, and custom
automation tools. His work has contributed to major international broadcasters from ABC News and the BBC to Sky News and CBC alongside
collaborations with studios and production teams throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. In his spare time, he can be found DJ’ing at
various venues in Vancouver.
awards
This delightful and engaging piece, BC’s Friendly Wildlife, Fur, Fish and Flight, debuted to an enthusiastic audience at DigiBC and Web Summit 2025. With its vibrant colours and universal charm, it will return in 2026 as part of the City of Richmond’s public art showcase.
Credits
Creative Director and Immersive Artist: Juliana Loh ■
Creative Technologist:
Nicholas Liang ■ Music/Sound Composer and Video Editor: Jonathan Bierman