Throw Your Stress
2019
Wood and plastic bag
17” x 17” x 45” (Interactive installation)
This moving installation was in front of the SAIC Columbus building in Chicago, IL for two weeks designed to encourage interaction and reflection. Inspired by the profound conceptual-based education I received, I contemplated the essence of art-making and its impact on society. Observing the stress evident in those around me, I questioned why there were receptacles for recycling and landfill waste but none specifically for stress relief. Thus, the "Throw Your Stress!" idea was born—a symbolic container inviting individuals to discard their stress and burdens, fostering a sense of release and catharsis within the urban landscape.
During its installation in front of the campus, the sculpture received widespread participation from students. Many discarded completed essays and old projects, representing the academic pressures they face. A particularly memorable contribution was a torn piece of paper with stress-inducing words written on it, highlighting the power of written expression as a means of stress relief. This act of discarding stress-related objects, akin to an anonymous confession box, provided participants with a sense of emotional release and mental clarity.
Wood and plastic bag
17” x 17” x 45” (Interactive installation)
This moving installation was in front of the SAIC Columbus building in Chicago, IL for two weeks designed to encourage interaction and reflection. Inspired by the profound conceptual-based education I received, I contemplated the essence of art-making and its impact on society. Observing the stress evident in those around me, I questioned why there were receptacles for recycling and landfill waste but none specifically for stress relief. Thus, the "Throw Your Stress!" idea was born—a symbolic container inviting individuals to discard their stress and burdens, fostering a sense of release and catharsis within the urban landscape.
During its installation in front of the campus, the sculpture received widespread participation from students. Many discarded completed essays and old projects, representing the academic pressures they face. A particularly memorable contribution was a torn piece of paper with stress-inducing words written on it, highlighting the power of written expression as a means of stress relief. This act of discarding stress-related objects, akin to an anonymous confession box, provided participants with a sense of emotional release and mental clarity.
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