Currently On View

My fascination with the washing machine stems from its role as a machine that follows rules and standards diligently. It’s used to
maintain cleanliness within the household system. Highly automated, it eliminates the need for human involvement in the cleaning process. With its powerful engine and relentless cleaning capabilities, it often reminds me of forces that evoke fear—war, ethnic cleansing, the absence of creativity, and a lack of inclusivity. Imagining it as a machine with a different purpose helps me confront and alleviate my fears. I attempted to view the washing machine through the lens of an alien observer. When clothing is placed and isolated within the drum of a washing machine, it appears to enter a realm where its existence is no longer definitively confirmed, much like Schrödinger’s cat. In this project, I envision the washing machine as an image generator machine designed to produce abstract, dynamically changing images accompanied by the sounds of a powerful rotating engine. Various materials can be placed in the machine to control the composition of colors in these moving Images. I first showcased this video inside a glass structure at my school. I covered the entire space with semi-transparent paper and projected this video. What surprised me was how the imagery I created seemed to merge the surrounding architecture, transforming the art school into the interior of a washing machine.