The installations From Home to Home and From Home to Home: Take 2 trace a journey of creative exploration, each iteration offering a unique way for audiences to engage with the concepts of home, memory, and movement.
From Home to Home
The first iteration distinguished itself through its dynamic and participatory elements. At its core was a walking machine that invited visitors to physically walk alongside a video projection of me, depicting moments from my 2000 km journey. The video itself was activated and triggered by the audience’s movement on the machine, creating an intimate and embodied connection to the act of walking.
The knitted tubes were depicted as scaffolding supporting the ceiling. These tubes contained speakers whispering the voices of people I met along the way—individuals whose support was so invaluable that they were metaphorically represented as the scaffolding holding the space together. The installation encouraged visitors to reflect on the interplay between physical endurance, shared narratives, and the structures of support that sustain us.
From Home to Home: Take 2
In the second iteration, From Home to Home: Take 2, the creative process evolved to deepen the conceptual exploration of movement and interaction. The walking machine was removed, and visitors were encouraged to navigate the space at their own pace, bringing their individual rhythms to the experience.
The video, now always visible, was projected from the opposite side of the room, creating an interaction with visitors in the form of their shadows as they moved through the space. The knitted tubes, no longer acting as scaffolding, were suspended from the ceiling, transforming into a more fluid and atmospheric presence. The voices of those I encountered during my journey were still present, but now triggered by the visitors’ movement, encouraging a more active and personal engagement with the narratives.
Bridging the Two Iterations
While the first iteration emphasised physical participation and the structural metaphor of support, the second allowed for a freer, more reflective engagement with the installation. The evolution from triggered video to constant projection and from scaffolding to suspended forms mirrors the shift from guided interaction to self-paced exploration.
Together, these installations create a layered and evolving conversation about the act of walking, the memories it generates, and the ways we carry and share those experiences. By inviting the audience to step into these spaces, the works transform personal narratives into shared reflections, blurring the boundaries between the artist, the journey, and the visitor.