Technique & medium: Interactive installation.

Why hybrid technology?
The name actually refers to the fusion of technology. I’m very interested in energy and electrical power. Technology makes things very convenient, so we tend to take it for granted.

What inspired you?
I want the viewers to start noticing things in their everyday life, take a close look at them and see how they function. Hence, all of the art pieces in this exhibition consist of many parts and employ several mechanisms. They’re all interactive.

Can you tell us about this piece?
This installation is modeled after a living room. What’s special about it, however, is that the sofa is wired to the chandelier made out of gas pumps. You can activate the chandelier by sitting on the sofa. The harder you bounce on it, the brighter the light gets. It goes to show that it takes effort to acquire energy.

Your works have always been interactive, why’s that?
Art should be fun and dynamic. It should enable the viewers to reflect on a certain thing by allowing them to get involved and interact with the piece. A metaphor is also easier to convey through this device. In this exhibition, you’ll get to interact with a car without an engine, a blender and an oil tank filled with water.

What’s next for you?
I’ll continue to focus on the issue of energy and power. And of course, they’ll be interactive!

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