Thought Constructs
Our thoughts are as flexible as our minds.
I created these interactive sculptures to visually depict thoughts as barred constructs that at once both help to define our sense of self and limit how we perceive reality. This body of work consists of five fabricated steel cages that represent different aspects of our psyche. These notions of self describe who we are and what we can do. However, this assumed identify can also become a rigid form of self-restriction, thus limiting our perception of reality, concept of self, and potential creativity. Therefore what defines us also limits us and inhibits our imagination from exploring the infinite possibilities of who we can become and what we can create.
In addition to creating a visual presence of thoughts, my intent was to engage the public by inviting the viewer to enter the Thought Construct by stretching its flexible bars, experience being inside the sculpture and then stepping back out. In this way the viewer, now participant could have a symbolic experience of entertaining a idea, yet like the bars of the sculpture, remain flexible enough to change their mind and shift their reality.
Thought Constructs were created in 2006 for my ATC (Advancement to Candidacy) exhibition during my MFA at SJSU.
In addition to creating a visual presence of thoughts, my intent was to engage the public by inviting the viewer to enter the Thought Construct by stretching its flexible bars, experience being inside the sculpture and then stepping back out. In this way the viewer, now participant could have a symbolic experience of entertaining a idea, yet like the bars of the sculpture, remain flexible enough to change their mind and shift their reality.
Thought Constructs were created in 2006 for my ATC (Advancement to Candidacy) exhibition during my MFA at SJSU.