Smoke Masks

About

Smoke Masks is a contemplative experience that pairs a reflective poem with an interactive environment. Set during a season of wildfires, you wander through a shifting digital landscape as the words unfold. The world reacts to the poem's rhythm, skies darken, embers drift, and distant flames pulse in time with the text. Navigation is simple, letting you pause, move, or absorb the atmosphere at your own pace. It's not about action but about creating space to think, feel, and observe how the virtual world mirrors the poem's mood. What stands out is how deeply the setting and writing intertwine. The environment isn't just a backdrop, it's part of the story, with details like flickering lights or ash-filled air adding layers to the narrative. While the poem itself is short, the way it's paired with the evolving visuals makes the experience feel expansive. Early feedback from indie circles praises its quiet creativity, though it's a brief journey best approached with open time. If you've ever found beauty in stillness or poetry that paints pictures, this one lingers.