The theme explored in this installation, consisting of four interconnected micro-spaces, centers around connections—specifically, the core relationships between space, architectural elements, and the human body. These connections hold equal significance, collectively shaping the atmosphere of the entire design.
The use of both solid and translucent screens transforms the atmosphere from one space to the next. As natural light and sound filter through, they offer varied experiences for the viewer. This concept of space is considered not only in terms of its physical use but also how humans perceive both internal and external environments.
The micro-spaces are arranged within a square-shaped perimeter, defined by a language of perforated screens. These screens are positioned in interwoven, fluid arrangements, creating a dynamic play of light patterns that shift across the space.
Each micro-space is inhabited by five figures—four standing and one seated on a bench. These figures are neither male nor female, each absorbed in their mobile phones, navigating their inner world while remaining aware of the external world around them.
The figures are painted in a single dark color, providing a stark contrast to the vibrant, illuminated colors of the phone screens. These colors are reflected on the highlights of their faces—the brow, nose, cheekbones, and chin—drawing attention to their dual experience of immersion in both the digital and physical worlds.
Suspended above an exposed basement, the sculpture floats over the dark, technological underbelly of the installation—an intricate network of connective wiring and cabling. This hidden infrastructure, largely out of public view, serves as another "inner world," symbolizing the unseen systems that sustain our connected existence.
Inner-Outer Worlds
Inner-Outer World_1 aerial view
Inner-Outer World_1 side view
Inner-Outer World_2 aerial view
Inner-Outer World_2 side view
Inner-Outer World_3 aerial view
Inner-Outer World_3 side view
Inner-Outer World_4 aerial view
Inner-Outer World_4 side view
Views of figures within their 'inner-outer worlds', 3D printed in polyjet resin, hand-painted., tallest standing figure: 3.5cm
