The Cocoon
Days 6,7,8 | The Energy Within
In the face of intense changes and external threats, we respond instinctively. Our defense mechanism
is activated and our body seeks protection and comfort in a quiet, detached place.
The cocoon symbolizes the protective phase we enter during times of danger—a period of gathering into a secure and sheltered space, seemingly motionless.
Yet, within this protective shell lies dormant energy waiting to be awakened. In the safety of the cocoon, transformation unfolds, leading to a metamorphosis that births a new self.
Installation
We constructed a life-sized clay cocoon containing a touch sensor and an internal speaker. Textured images were projected onto its surface, changing in response to sounds generated by visitors.
Next to the cocoon, two pairs of headphones were positioned, and microphones were strategically placed throughout the space. Inside the cocoon, a speaker emitted recorded text (whispered) exploring the relationship between humanity and nature.
Upon entering the space, visitors could hear faint whispers. Once they donned the headphones, they could hear the voice emanating from inside the cocoon as well as ambient sounds from their surroundings, including their own.
By blending their own sounds with those captured by the microphones, viewers could create unique sounds divergent from the ordinary. Touching the sensor added sound effects to the headphone output, enriching the auditory experience with harmonious tones.