Oceanaia

Bloom of synthesis

ARTISTIC VIDEOGAME by Christelle Mas & Olli Uikkanen

“Creating Tomorrow” Art, Nature and innovation in a sustainable future

The interactive Art Game Oceanaia is an Aquatic Ecosystem Simulation. The game is set in the year 7000, on a distant planet, where humans coexist harmoniously with genetically modified species in a utopian world, divided into four distinct ecosystems, with their own philosophies on our relation with nature. It explores themes of sustainability, diversity, and ecological innovation.

Art Game Oceanaia – Bloom of Synthesis
by Christelle Mas and Olli Uikkanen

“Creating Tomorrow” Art, Nature and innovation in a sustainable future

Who are we ?

Christelle Mas (b. 1984 in Paris, France) is a French photographer and mixed media artist living in Finland, exploring the human connection to technology and other species. Her work focuses on themes of species co-existence and human interaction with technology in utopian future scenario and alternative fictions. Christelle Mas has a Master of Arts degree and a Bachelor’s degree in the philosophy of art from the University of Sorbonne in Paris. She has displayed her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions both in Finland and internationally .

Olli Uikkanen (Born in 1991) Olli is a Finnish game designer, currently based in Finland. He has seven years of experience in game development three of which is as a full-time professional freelancer. His particular areas of interest lie in combat systems and emergent narratives. https://olliuikkanen.carbonmade.com/ https://christelle-mas.com/

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Our process

The game seamlessly integrates Christelle Mas mixed media artworks, with in-game environments and creatures inspired by real-life soft sculptures, installations, photocollages, and photographs. This artistic integration adds a unique aesthetic dimension to the game, creating a visually captivating world that encourages players to reflect on the themes of diversity, sustainability, and the future of human and non-human life. All the background images are created using microscope photographs of animals. The files are then processed in scientific software specific to the different microscopes used.. In patnership With Oulu Biocenter, Finland

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Waves of Art and Technology Shape the Future

events

IGDA HELSINKI MEETUP 6.5. 2025

IGDA Finland is the local Finnish chapter of the International Game Developers Association, its goal is to connect game developers, promote professional development, and advocate for the interests of the community.

AVARA – ART & TECH <5 PLAY 20.- 21.11.2025

AVARA is an annual event organized by the Centre for Arts Innovation (CAI) at the Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Finland