Parallel

Each entity exists in parallel, seemingly entwined yet standing solitary. ​

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​"Parallel" is an interactive audiovisual installation in between performance and experience. It peels back the layers of existence to reveal the delicate balance between solitude and connection through different textures of light and sound. Parallel invites participants to engage by their movements, transforming discrete components into a living entity resonating with and responding to human interaction. We collected sound from moments of solitude, modulated it digitally based on participants' movements in real-time and visualised it with projection mapping and lights.

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Inspired by artists' migration experiences, Parallel explores themes of cultural integration, empathy, and human connection, fostering mutual understanding and social cohesion. Before interaction, the light, projection, and sound exist as cold, detached modules. When engaged, they become warm and dynamic, once-parallel lines starting to intersect. This transformation artists' personal journey in reconstructing their identity in a new country. Initially, they felt like parallel entities within a foreign environment, disconnected and distant. Over time, as they embraced their new surroundings and engaged with different cultures, they discovered intersections—moments of connection and shared experiences that enriched their identity.

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By exploring the interplay of light, sound, and movement, Parallel redefines the boundaries of perception, emphasizing the paradoxical beauty of interconnectedness.