Keiken: Spirit Systems of Soft Knowing
Installation Design & Consulation for Keiken Collective
The collective sees the wombs as “tools of consciousness” that can be used to create an empathetic connection with the unknown. The background research for the piece is based on neuroscientist Paul Bach-y-Rita’s studies, which focuses on expanding the senses. Bach-y-Rita discovered that the neuroplasticity of our brain allows it to be rewired. Keiken investigate ways of using technology to create simulations of another consciousness, and how wearable technology can amplify holistic experiences.
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Spirit Systems of Soft Knowing ༊*·˚ is site-specifically created as part of a thematic collection exhibition focusing on emotions. It inaugurates Amos Rex’s triennial series of commissioned works that make innovative use of and critically examine technology.
Project Credits
Creative direction and lead artists: Keiken
Production: Alexander Boyes
Interactive design: Edwin Dertien
Silicone womb fabrication design: Chris Fitzpatrick
Haptic womb soundscape & surround sound: Waveovspace
Spatial and installation design: Sebastian Kite
Projection visual design: George Jasper Stone
Studio management: Hekate Studios
Project management: Itha O’Neill
Curation: Terhi Tuomi
Construction and planning: Jussi Piironen
Lighting design: Marianne Lagus
AV design: Sohei Yasui
Public programmes: Alisa Närvänen, Laura Porola
Conservation: Mia Derichs
Coordination: Niclas von Bonsdorff, Tii Laakso
Production: Alexander Boyes
Interactive design: Edwin Dertien
Silicone womb fabrication design: Chris Fitzpatrick
Haptic womb soundscape & surround sound: Waveovspace
Spatial and installation design: Sebastian Kite
Projection visual design: George Jasper Stone
Studio management: Hekate Studios
Project management: Itha O’Neill
Curation: Terhi Tuomi
Construction and planning: Jussi Piironen
Lighting design: Marianne Lagus
AV design: Sohei Yasui
Public programmes: Alisa Närvänen, Laura Porola
Conservation: Mia Derichs
Coordination: Niclas von Bonsdorff, Tii Laakso