Whisper Tubes Installations
Dr. Seuss said, “think left and think right and think low and think high, oh the things you can think up if you only try.” Since the invention of the wheel, ideas have been perpetually improved upon yet it seems the more efficient our technology becomes, the further out of touch we are with each other.
My colorful creations often sited within an installation format, lure the viewer into their own imagination to enable them to interact with the objects that beckon human touch. Whisper tubes are presented in a variety of shapes and situations that encourage speaking and listening.
The commitment to make work that is interactive has led me down a path of uninhibited exploration. When people activate a piece of art by interacting, they are engaging in the idea of it. When the action of engaging in the piece is fun, playful, and relatable, those interacting can let their “guard” down and are perhaps more fully present to experience the work.
With interaction being central to my work, I have created a movie highlighting this in action. The film, Whisper Tubes-Live! portrays my work in its activated form, a visual representation of my concern for our social disconnect in a fast-paced world.