Technology Altar

Construction of an altar for a technology tool I worship

Inspiration

I found inspiration from Claes Oldenburg's Giant Soft Fan sculpture, crafted from vinyl, and Louise Bourgeois' Spider Cell installation, both exhibited at the MoMa, for constructing my altar. The use of large-scale art to emphasize an object appealed to me when considering ways to worship a technology tool dear to me.


Idea

Headphones, to me, represent a private party in public. With the volume set to my liking, I can listen to any audio at any location without being distracted or causing a distraction to those around me.

Outcome

Consequently, I aimed for my creation to speak for itself. After sketching out several designs and researching suitable materials, I created oversized headphones using aluminum paper. I coated the piece with white glue and glitter, aiming to achieve a disco ball effect, a significant symbol of the dance floor.