Suspending echoes

Abstract

This critical engagement paper outlines the conceptual and technical details and theoretical support for my Master of Fine Arts exhibition project titled Suspending Echoes, presented at the Fifth Parallel Gallery from August 1 to August 15, 2024. Suspending Echoes is an interactive and immersive installation through which I attempt to represent my perception of self as a fluid entity, continuously shaped and influenced by currents, created by interactions with my surrounding environment and people. The installation creates a dynamic environment where the audience's presence and movements contribute to their overall experience. I aim to evoke empathy and self-reflection through this artwork. Through the creation of an interactive and dynamic immersive experience focused on sensory and bodily effects, I invite the audience to consider the feeling of suspension, reflecting on their own experiences of being influenced by their surroundings, which can prompt reflection on social relationships and cultural concerns. Additionally, in this paper, I review how I have developed my approach to interact with the audience, design the interaction system, create immersive and sensory-evoking spaces, provide metaphoric, universal, evocative elements and cues, and make room for the audience to create their own unique experiences and interpretations of the work.