Mourning in Bytes: CyberPilgrims in a Hypothetical Hellscape explores the profound emotional significance of virtual connections within online fandoms. This project explores the experiences of loss and grief within these communities by examining parasocial relationships and the transient nature of idolised figures. It sheds light on the interplay between fan perceptions and the constructed mythologies surrounding bands, investigating the idolisation process and the creation of god-like narratives by fans.

Throughout the project, active engagement with fans through online correspondence enriched the understanding of the complex dynamics within fan culture and the grieving process in virtual communities. The visual explorations within the project evolved and expanded dynamically in response to research and ongoing dialogue with fans.

The culmination of the project is the creation of a virtual pilgrimage, providing devoted fans with a memorial space and an immersive experience that subtly addresses the fleeting nature of idolised figures.