Transcendence
Unveiled
In what ways does the societal emphasis on outward appeareance obscure authentic self expression?
© Dearista Nooria Kusuma, Arum Larasati Winarso, Austera Premakara
Exhibition
Feels Good Lab
Indonesian Contemporary Art and Design 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia
J+Art Award
Jakarta, Indonesia
As seen on
Kumparan, Gatra, Archinesia, TFR, Herworld, Idenesia,
Medcom, Intodaymedia
Within the depths of our unspoken self, Lies the essence of who we truly are. Transcendence Unveiled is a project to reflect your unspoken inner character. The daily choices, habits, and thoughts we embrace shape a character we keep inside ourselves. Throughout history, people have focused greatly on perfecting their outward appearance, easily polished as it takes a visible form. This project aims to physically shape your inner thoughts, capturing the essence that resides within.
Through a series of thought-provoking questions, the "transcendence machine" molds your character, defying conventional notions of beauty. Deliberately serving as a bold satire, this project sheds light on society's fixation with appearances, revealing the depths that lie beneath the surface.
By transforming the concealed self into a tangible form, we invite introspection, encourage exploration of authenticity, we bring forth the unspoken characters of our inner beings.
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Installation experience within the space
1. Interface Input
Quick and simple thought-provoking questions that are based on participants' life habits.
2.Visual Output
First Screen - The Transcendence Machine generates a character in response to the question answered by the participants to reveal their inner thoughts. Participants can scan the character and engage in deeper interactions through Augmented Reality.
3. Visual Output
Second Screen - After being generated on the first screen, the character will be transferred to an alternate world of inner thoughts where it is constructed by the people who have participated in the Transcendence Machine. Participants will be able to see their own characters alongside others.
Visual and character exploration
AR Exploration
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