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Create Digital & AR Galleries with 3D Artworks

Uploading artwork in the Metaverse allows you to create virtual galleries, share your work with the community, and provide AR viewing options. Each artwork receives a digital label and a QR code, enabling users to view pieces in Augmented Reality (AR).

How to Upload and Create Artworks​

  1. Navigate to the Resources section in the More menu.
  2. Click "Upload" to open the Upload Artwork form.
  3. Provide required details (Title, Date, Artist Name, and License).
  4. Optionally, add a description, medium, dimensions, and other metadata.
  5. Save the file—your artwork will now be displayed in the Verse.

Uploaded artworks can be placed in Media Frames or Snap Colliders for structured gallery displays.

🔹 Digital Twin Art​

A Digital Twin is a virtual representation of a physical artwork.
Users must provide key details to generate a digital label and QR code, allowing others to view the artwork in AR.

Required Fields for Digital Twin Art:​

  • Title – Name of the artwork.
  • Date – Date of creation.
  • Artist Name – The creator of the artwork.
  • Use License – Select the appropriate license for the artwork.

Optional Fields for Digital Twin Art:​

  • Description – Additional details about the piece.
  • Medium – Materials used in the artwork.
  • Frame – Select a frame for images.
  • Dimensions – Physical size of the artwork, this will mimic the size in the virtual work.
  • Digitization Technique – How the artwork was digitized.
  • Current State – Condition of the physical artwork.
  • Labels – Tags or categories for classification.
  • Bio – Artist’s biography.
  • Artist Statement – A personal statement about the artwork.
  • AI Creation Indication – Specify if AI was used in the creation.

🔹 Digital Art​

Users can upload purely digital artwork for display in a Verse gallery.

Required Fields for Digital Art:​

  • Title
  • Date
  • Artist Name
  • Use License

Optional Fields for Digital Art:​

  • Description
  • Medium
  • Labels
  • Bio
  • Artist Statement
  • AI Creation Indication

🔹 Pro Tip: Digital Art and Digital Twin Art can be modified anytime by right-clicking on the artwork and selecting Properties. Changes will reflect in the Info Panel.

Displaying Artwork Information​

The artwork information is organized into two sections: the 3D world display (the art labe), and the 2D sidebar. The 3D world display presents the artwork label visually within the environment to provide essential details at a glance. The 2D sidebar offers in-depth information, including a QR code for AR viewing. Understanding how information is distributed across these sections will help you create and present artworks more effectively in the Metaverse.

Screenshot of avatar selection screen

Art Labels (Quick Info)​

Every artwork receives a digital label in the 3D world, displaying:

  • ✅ Title (Name of the artwork)
  • ✅ Date (Creation date)
  • ✅ Artist Name
  • ✅ Description (if provided)
  • ✅ Medium (if provided)
  • ✅ Dimensions (if provided, for Digital Twin Art)

Info Panel (Detailed Information)​

The Info Panel includes additional metadata about the artwork:

  • ✅ Artist Bio – A brief biography.
  • ✅ Artist Statement – Personal insights on the artwork.
  • ✅ Labels – Tags or categories assigned to the piece.
  • ✅ Current State – Condition of the physical artwork (for Digital Twin Art).
  • ✅ Digitization Technique – How the artwork was digitized (for Digital Twin Art).
  • ✅ AI Creation Indication – Whether AI was used.
  • ✅ Date of Birth (if provided) – Birthdate of the artist.
  • ✅ Dimensions – Physical size of the artwork (for Digital Twin Art).

How to View the Info Panel:

➡ Hover over the artwork and left-click to open the full details.

Adding Frames & Mediums​

Frames and mediums personalize the artwork and can be viewed in AR when scanning the QR code.

Screenshot of avatar selection screen

How to Add Frames & Mediums:​

  1. Right-click on the artwork.
  2. The Properties panel will open, scroll to the Media section.
  3. Select the desired frame and medium.
  4. Changes will automatically reflect in the 3D world.
  5. The change wil also automatically reflect in AR when the QR code is scanned.

🔹 Pro Tip: Frames and mediums allow digital galleries to feel more immersive and true-to-life.