What if 3: To beat, 2017
What if 3: To beat, 2017, Mixed media, Changeable Installation
White cylinders are simple, sleek, and easily understandable. However, what if they were something more? I made this artwork to challenge the initial assumptions of the viewer when they see a set of white cylinders and come to judgments before the closer recognization.
The cylinders painted the same white color, are specifically designed to subvert the audience’s most basic expectations and present them with a whole new surprise. Despite the similar appearance, each of the white cylinders is made of a different material such as wood, plaster, steel, and plastic. Audience members are encouraged to move, manipulate, and even hit the cylinders to make different sounds. The audience interaction is also recorded on video to be shared with other audiences to compare reactions. This interaction art asks viewers to question their initial beliefs and judgments, which we often fail to do even when presented with contradictory evidence.
The cylinders painted the same white color, are specifically designed to subvert the audience’s most basic expectations and present them with a whole new surprise. Despite the similar appearance, each of the white cylinders is made of a different material such as wood, plaster, steel, and plastic. Audience members are encouraged to move, manipulate, and even hit the cylinders to make different sounds. The audience interaction is also recorded on video to be shared with other audiences to compare reactions. This interaction art asks viewers to question their initial beliefs and judgments, which we often fail to do even when presented with contradictory evidence.
