technical description
Collection crafted using upcycled stethoscopes rebuilt into the form of eyewear with metal temples and lenses, and brown silicone temple tips and hinges.
Size 130x45x120mm, 49 gr., 2014.
concept
Exploring the concept of crossover between the 5 senses and taking particular interest in synesthesia, a neurological condition where the stimulus to one sense has a knock on affect another or more senses. In addition, our sensorial organs can exchange and receive different types of information. As a non-synesthete, this is an attempt to encapsulate what it is like to experience it. The projects basically wants is a challenge to perceive the world in a different way, from a trans-perceptional perspective.
tags
5 Senses, Crossover, Disease, Neurology, Perception, Point of View, Synesthesiayear
2014category
Accessoriesobject type
Eyewearhistorical summary
ITS Contest Application year: 2014
Application area: Accessories
Collection shortlisted as a Finalist