가상 공간에서 비현실적 풍경이 제공하는 감각적 사실성에 관한 연구

Abstract

Contemporary virtual reality(VR) media is expanding beyond mere reproductions of the physical world into an independent artistic medium that creates novel sensory experiences. This study aims to investigate the complex mechanisms through which surreal virtual landscapes paradoxically generate a heightened sense of sensory realism. Drawing on theories of embodied presence in VR and the duality of perception, the analysis focuses on how the interaction between organic objects and unrealistic light phenomena affects audience perception. The results confirmed that surreal representations act as a core mechanism that heightens sensory immersion by inducing cognitive tension in the user. The autonomous movement of virtual objects imparts a sense of otherness and presence, while multisensory elements such as auditory reverberation contribute to the perceived physicality of the virtual space. Furthermore, interactive compositions that respond to user movement reinforce a sense of agency, transforming the virtual environment into an active experiential arena. This study demonstrates that virtual space serves as a creative domain where the sense of reality and the imagery of the virtual merge to generate a new perceptual dimension. Surreal elements do not diminish realism; rather, they awaken perception and offer renewed insights into space and presence. The findings reframe VR media not merely as technological progress, but as an artistic tool that expands human sensory experience.