Brain Candy
A playful, sensory spa
Join us for an evening of hypnotic relaxation and sensory play with immersive art, guided meditation, a vibrating VR experience, musical improvisation, and art making.
⚠️ STROBE WARNING: This event uses strobing and flickering light effects that may affect individuals with certain medical conditions including epilepsy.
Take off your shoes and step through the portal into a spa-like ambiance where you are invited to leave your day behind, calm your nervous system, and let your brainwaves be entrained into effortless deep focus and shifting states of awareness.
At the heart of the night is Brain Candy, a multisensory virtual reality experience that is informed by neuroscience and inspired by early psychedelic research. You'll get to experience its flickering light, sound, and visual patterns as a full-scale projection while lounging, and VR headsets will also be available for the full immersive experience.
What to expect
Brief introduction into strobe lights & art
Guided open-eye meditative experience with hypnotic visuals, sound, and scents
VR experience with vibrating haptic vests
Gong bath
Participatory sound improvisations with singing bowls and drums, paced at theta frequencies shown to be trance-inducing
Flicker light stimulation goggles
Candy Design Exhibition
Art making
The Space
There will be four areas, two of which are no-talking zones:
Main space: projections, soundscapes, lounging (no conversations, no phones)
Art shed (VR experiences, no conversations)
Cafe area (art making & conversations)
Back yard (conversations)
Preparation
Please try your best to arrive on time
Be prepared to take off your shoes
Feel free to bring drums and rhythmic instruments, or use ours
You’re encouraged to bring a water bottle. Stay hydrated.
Schedule
7:45 PM Doors
8:00 PM Settling in
8:15 PM Intro
8:30 PM Brain Candy Visuals with Guided Meditation & Breathing
9:15 PM Open exploration: VR experience, flicker light goggles, gong bath, drum circle, design gallery, art making
10:45 PM Closing moment
11:00 PM Close
About Brain Candy & the Creators
Brain Candy is a meditative VR experience for wellness seekers and the psychedelically curious. It was developed by David Lobser, in partnership with scientific advisor Till Holzapfel. Brain Candy leverages the science of flicker light stimulation and its visuals are influenced by the taxonomy of hallucinatory forms described by early psychedelic pioneer Heinrich Klüver. It uses strobing imagery, similar to the Dreamachine, as well as binaural beats and haptic pulses. Each ‘candy’ represents a unique combination of audio-visual stimulation targeting specific mental states.
David Lobser is an innovative director and developer specializing in immersive digital media and therapeutic XR applications. He’s the founder of Light Clinic, a digital studio for interactive health and wellness media, and the artist collective Object Normal. Lobser leads complex digital projects from conception to delivery, with his unique blend of technical proficiency and artistic vision.
Thirdspace Collective is a design studio exploring the powerful ways our environments shape perception and influence how we feel, think, and show up in the world. Founded by Dina Bino, Thirdspace designs soulful spaces and immersive experiences that transport guests beyond the familiar. Dina’s work is rooted in nervous system focused design, crafting spaces that invite safety, curiosity, and a deeper sense of presence.
