Solitary Survival Raft is a machine that comforts a single body as they drift into the unknown. This artwork explores how we can reconcile the human urge to explore new frontiers, while tending to fear. The raft is an exploration of where we are at, rather than a demonstration of survival – do you drop off the edge when you reach the horizon, or verge closer to truth when you give fear the cold shoulder?

Compression Cradle looks like a remnant of a world we have not yet seen, but might soon inhabit. One where a mechanical touch may be an antidote to today’s “forever connectedness”; a behaviour that’s triggered a lonely disconnection with ourselves.
The appearance of this artwork begs the question: is this a device for sleeping, for pleasure or for performance? This innovation blurs the boundaries between entertainment and domestic space, presenting an indifferent format of voyeurism.

Compression Carpet shines light on society’s forever connectedness and the symptoms of technology, where human interactions increasingly occur in the digital world, overshadowing our physical selves. This symptom has led to a crisis of touch, demanding interventions that cater to society’s physical and emotional needs. The carpet is a continuation of the artist’s “Compression Cradle”, a machine that had a similar effect on the body by using a sequence of aerated volumes. Both envelop the body with affection and a heavy-duty hug.