UOB has launched a virtual art gallery in the metaverse, becoming the first bank in Asia to reach art enthusiasts through the decentralised virtual reality platform.
Named SkyArtverse by UOB, the futuristic gallery is built on a land parcel in Decentraland, one of the most active metaverse, is an immersive art theme park featuring the 37 winning artworks from the 2022 UOB Painting of the Year competition.
By showcasing 2022’s winning artworks in the metaverse, UOB hopes to present a differentiated virtual experience in art appreciation, broaden our engagement with audiences and provide new opportunities for UOB Painting of the Year artists to share their works globally.
Named SkyArtverse by UOB, the futuristic gallery is built on a land parcel in Decentraland, one of the most active metaverse, is an immersive art theme park featuring the 37 winning artworks from the 2022 UOB Painting of the Year competition.
By showcasing 2022’s winning artworks in the metaverse, UOB hopes to present a differentiated virtual experience in art appreciation, broaden our engagement with audiences and provide new opportunities for UOB Painting of the Year artists to share their works globally.
The SkyArtverse by UOB includes:
Lower deck
Lower deck
- Vitalità Garden – featuring Vitalità, a bronze sculpture commissioned by UOB and produced by Italian sculptor, Ms Anna Chiara Spellini. The visceral lines of the sculpture are meant to signify 'qi', life's vital energy, showcasing the vigour of being ready to move upward and forward – especially pertinent in these transformative times.
- Digital Rain Feature – connecting Upper and Lower Deck
- Four Country Art Pavilions – showcasing the winning artworks from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
- Amphitheatre – showcasing films such as UOB Painting of the Year Artist’s stories and The Story of Vitalità
- Immersive Space – featuring the four Country Winners of 2022 UOB Painting of the Year
Guide to visit SkyArtverse by UOB
- Please click the direct URL here.
- You will be directed to the page below. You can either connect your personal digital wallet (if you already have one) OR sign in as a guest. If you are connecting your personal digital wallet, please skip to Step 6. Otherwise, please continue with Step 3.
- If you log in as a guest, you will start creating your avatar. Get creative. If you prefer not to design your own avatar, you can select “Randomise”. Click “Done” after that.
- Give your avatar a name. Click “Next” after that.
- Please accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (scroll all the way down).
- You have arrived at SkyArtverse by UOB.
FAQs to Navigate Decentraland
Navigating in Decentraland through your avatar
- Direct your view using the mouse
- Press V to switch between 1st and 3rd person views
- Move through the space using W-A-S-D keys or the arrows
- Click the spacebar to jump
- You can begin speaking to other users via the easy-to-use chat function available in the space or simply by pressing T and speaking through your microphone.
Q: How can I navigate myself on the map?
Q: What is Genesis Plaza?
Q: Can I log in from multiple computers?