How freely can we move within public space?

We follow arrows, join queues, and move in directions assumed by boards, marks, and signage. Most of those directions are merged into our system, so we are almost not aware of the controlling part. In this work, I’m researching public spaces and their behavior. I’ve created a visual vocabulary with the idea of simple understanding: the images should explain themselves and provide an interesting and aesthetic overview. These signings form the starting point of the work. 

This work arose during a three-month residency at Expo Bart, Nijmegen. The audience was invited to move through the space, as they do in public spaces. Some of the works were interactive, for example, the orange work. Within this work was a soundscape hearable. Speakers were installed within the top and side walls of the installation, which makes sounds heard in public spaces. These sounds I collected within a few years.

At the moment, I’m working on a sign publication. Stay tuned!