In the captivating realm of Everlasting Blink, an innovative installation beckons visitors to embark on a journey through the profound intersection of art, technology, and human presence. The very title eludes to a perpetual moment of transition, encapsulating the essence of the installation’s exploration into the obscure nature of digital existence. The atmosphere is deliberately foreign, ambitious, and theatrical, setting the stage for an exploration of our existence in digital space.
At the core of the work lies a profound meditation on the irreplaceability of humans. It underscores the unique capabilities and qualities that elude artificial counterparts, showcasing that, while technology can replicate tasks, the intangible spark defining human creativity remains distinctly and uniquely human. The act of imagination and the creative act of envisioning the digital space stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit. This multi-sensory experience unfolds through the deliberate use of darkness, smell, touch, and sound. Participants are invited to delve into the unknown territories of their digital selves, where the concept of the digital twin, a manifestation of continuously extracted human data, becomes a central theme, effectively blurring the boundaries between the physical and digital realms.
Everlasting Blink delves into the personal metamorphosis inherent to the perpetual blink, challenging the dichotomy of physical and digital spaces. Visitors bear witness to the act of self-transformation, an endeavour deeply rooted in our humanity - finding expressive manifestation in the digital realm. Visitors are prompted to peer into the mysteries of the everlasting blink, unraveling the complexities of their own digital identities. This installation actively engages participants, drawing upon their imagination and memory to create meaning within this fluid opening. This aims to foster an introspective exploration of the ever-evolving relationship with the digital world.
Olfactory Element
A scent that embodies darkness is a central element of Everlasting Blink. Crafted deliberately to evoke an atmosphere both foreign and enigmatic, the installation invites viewers to delve into the intricate interplay between physical reality and the intangible emptiness of digital space. Speculative thinking was used to create a scent and a physical experience for a realm where it could never exist, an idea that represents the poetic essence of our work. Within this unknown setting, participants were prompted to place their heads inside the cube to smell the scent and physically engage with the artwork to prompt perpetual transition.
​The keywords that played a crucial role in the scent composition by olfactory artist Yidan Kim are:
Fog | Thick Air | Cold | Inhuman | Elusive | Darkness | Magnetic | Displaced | Metal | Enigmatic | Humidity | Transformation | Ethereal | Transcending
