Relaxation Room

Open Friday 12pm – Saturday 12pm

Rachael Dodd/ Joy Smith

Abstract



For our installation we were inspired by an experience at the Andy Warhol Museum. In one room sat a large couch that had a multiple ways to experience it, and could be described as 500 chairs in one couch because one could potentially sit in it 500 ways. We wanted to create a space that somewhat replicated this idea by not only the various ways to experience sitting, but the conversational aspect as well. The couch sat in the middle of the room so that no matter which way you sat you were facing a painting, however we have set up our space so that no matter which way you sit you are facing in towards another person. We want this space to create an environment where the viewer becomes a part of the piece itself by moving around and interacting with the other participants of the installation. We wish to invite the viewer into an experience where it can be as personal or as social as they wish. We know that this is a very stressful, so we hope to provide a stress free environment for the students of Harder to enjoy.

Materials: found objects (mattresses, couch cushions, sheets, pillows) and staples

8'x8'x8'