Michela Cherenti

For many, the metaverse can be a daunting place, full of unknowns and fears about the technology taking over the world. But through the portal that I created, people will be able to enter a space that is both familiar and comforting.

By choosing a location with a rich history and cultural significance, I am creating a space in the metaverse that is accessible for everyone that wants to reconnect and renew themselves after painful experiences. The site that I have chosen is the port of Beirut, where a devastating explosion occurred in 2020.

The virtual space would allow people to explore and interact with the site of the blast, to leave messages and tributes for loved ones, and to find solace and comfort in the midst of their grief. By linking the virtual space to the real-world site of the blast, the space becomes more than just a virtual creation. It becomes a bridge between the real world and the metaverse, a place where people can connect with one another and share their experiences.

This concept offers the opportunity to resurrect a location that has been lost or destroyed and reflect it into the virtual world through a portal. By choosing a location with a rich history and cultural significance, we can create a space in the metaverse accessible for everyone that wants to reconnect and renew themselves after painful experiences. This innovative approach to historical preservation will allow people to connect with the past in a way that was previously impossible. Losses, traumas, pain and guilt. Through a portal thats is going to be located in the space of the explosion, people will enter a space in the virtual world that is going to help them escape the reality they live in and take a moment to heal and reborn.