VR Experience: The World Came Flooding In

In The World Came Flooding In, lost objects and spaces are recreated by the artists in collaboration with flood affected people. Experience this award-winning VR Documentary, exploring the rich inner world that remains when everything has been washed away.

You will hear from three people - Marina, Antoinette and Tom, in their own words as they share their stories of living through a flood, separated by thousands of kilometres but connected by shared experience. Using cardboard and other simple materials, the artists artfully recreate the lost homes of each storyteller in miniature, then, via photogrammetry the rooms are translated into virtual reality.

The result is an evocative and wondrous tour through memory spaces. This is a lyrical and unique experiential work that explores personal memory, grief and loss, and the shared experience of an extreme climate event. 

Note: This VR Documentary is recommended for ages 15 years and above. Parental Guidance recommended. 

Session Times 

2 participants per session - 30 minutes each.

Wednesday 15 July – Sun 30 August 2026

Wednesdays 

Session 1 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Session 2 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Session 3 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Session 4 | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Thursdays

Session 1 | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Session 2 | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Session 3 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Session 4 | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Sundays 

Session 1 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Session 2 | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Additional information:

Location: Ipswich Art Gallery is located in the heart of the Ipswich CBD. Our public entrance is in d’Arcy Doyle Place, a pedestrian section of Nicholas Street between Brisbane Street and Limestone Street.

Parking: The Gallery does not have its own parking, however there is metered on-street parking on Limestone Street, Nicholas Street and Brisbane Street. Street parking is free on the weekends; please check signs for details.  Ipswich CBD Parking (beneath Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct) offers free parking on weekends. The car park entry is located on Bremer Street which runs parallel to the Bremer River.

Public Transport:  The Gallery is a short walk from the Ipswich Railway Station as well as bus stops. If travelling by train, alight at Ipswich Station. The Gallery is a 4-minute walk from the station. Walk left up Bell Street, right onto Brisbane Street and left onto d’Arcy Doyle Place. Visit TRANSlink for service and timetable information.