anna sitnikova’s spatial experiment challenges human sensibility

spacial designer anna sitnikova’s graduation installation ’emtpyful’, is a representation of the expo’s space as perceived with its cell beton elements, layered and condensed. space redesigns itself with each encounter and cannot be fully grasped and therefore becomes hesitant. the installation itself is site specific and aims to create ambient hesitation.

the structure fades away in the cloud of smoke, emphasizing on its hesitant qualities
images © diana gheorghiu and anna charalampidi

in anna sitnikova‘s graduation project, some items appear to be suspending from the ceiling, however, amidst the hazy room, one must create their own perception of what is, and what is not. ‘hesitant as a concept embodies various possibilities, confronts with opportunities, yet stays neutral,’ explains the artist, ‘it could be everything, but essentially it is nothing.’ hesitation provides room for improvisation and nonchalance, and makes oneself at ease with the space.

emptyful moving 
video © anna sitnikova

the visitor is confronted by the structure and discovers the different ways of movement

a detail challenging the sense of gravity.

ephemeral balance of the ball encourages visitor to destabilize and engage physically with the space

projection of the material on itself in a constant transformation by the means of perception

the connection between body and space

space poses challenges activating hesitant movements

the structure livens up as visitors interact with it

encounter turns into exhibit through a dialogue with the structure

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edited by: lynn chaya | designboom