IDEAL
SENSORY is an immersive installation that aims to transcend categorical boundaries,  intertwining music, dance, gastronomy, and design to create a multi-sensory experience. Through a blend of woodworking, light manipulation, music, live performance, and gastronomy, SENSORY invites participants into a realm where art forms converge and collide, igniting a synthesis of the senses.

The installation's visual elements, characterized by the contrast of dark tones and bursts of hard-edged light, serve as the canvas on which different sensory experiences ebb and flow, as improvised and structured expressions emerge amidst the upcycled woodwork and burnt textures.

The conception of the project can be traced back to a desire of uniting people and practices from marginalized subcultures and dominant traditions through creolization and eclecticism—gesturing toward a novel form of contemporary hybridity.

COMMUNITY
After the experiential section of the event, the installation transforms into a dynamic hub of interaction and dialogue. As the figurative curtains draw, participants are invited to engage directly with the artists behind the creation, delving deeper into the inspirations, techniques, and stories that brought SENSORY to life. This intimate Q&A session provides an opportunity for attendees to gain insights into the creative process and forge personal connections with the minds behind the project.

The conversation doesn't stop there. As the evening unfolds, SENSORY blossoms into an open forum where ideas flow freely and perspectives collide. Here, amidst the lights and lingering echoes, participants are encouraged to share their interpretations, sparking discussions and provoking new insights. Topics can range from the societal impact of contemporary art and its categorization to brainstorming innovative approaches for immersive installations. The possibilities are merely restricted by time.

CREDITS

Stef van Dam
Movement Artist

Armel Verhoeve
Culinary Designer

Shasa Boogaard
Scenographer, Spatial Designer

Jesse Blom
Director, Movement Artist, Composer