Formica

Formica explores the metaphor of liberation in an environment where tension is created through a progressive uncontrollable multiplication of links. Formica's main intention is to offer the viewer the opportunity to have a glimpse of their own perception in relation to tension and how it is affected by interconnection — all within a defined space. As the cycle begins, the character waits patiently, seeking to communicate by creating links with the visitors. With each new link created, the dynamics of the environment changes. The visitor's movements around the structure trigger the appearance of more and more links until the environment is charged with a sense of urgency. As these connections multiply uncontrollably, the projected images also expresses increasing levels of tension as does the structure itself. Formica attempts to respond through sound, physical movement and visual stimuli, exploring the concepts of action-reaction behaviorism and the universal experience of our ultimate connections in society and beyond.