Eusocial

Space of refuge
Collective experience
Inclusivity

All new guests gladly received.

“Ants are good citizens, they place group interests first.” – Clarence Day

Fusion of Horizons

Nuanced interplay
Visual spectacle
Invites contemplation

Ordinary objects are symbols, carriers of cultural and historical significance.

“The thing itself, as it shows itself, is not something indifferent; it has a meaning.” – Hans-Georg Gadamer

Passage Transition

Constant motion
Connects shores
Traverse interplay

This juxtaposition of the permanent and the ephemeral mirrors the human condition, where our lives are marked by both stability and uncertainty.

“The world, as the space of human action, is always in flux, always undergoing a process of transformation.” – Hannah Arendt

Caught in a Moment

Suspended between
Different states
Of transition

Individual objects are entwined in a larger network of relationships and connections.

“There is no single, unified reality, but a multiplicity of realities that are constantly interacting and changing.” – Gilles Deleuze

House Tour

Second floor
Top of the stairs
Experience transaction

Emotional engagement is essential to a successful visit.

“Home is where one starts from.” – T.S. Eliot

Shadow Play

Contemplation
Passive objects
Active participants

Aesthetic experience is a form of inquiry, a process of exploration and discovery.

“The aesthetic experience, like any other form of experience, is a transaction between the organism and its environment.” – John Dewey

Haphazard Arrangement

Random associations
Human impulse
To leave a trace

The back of a street sign serves as a window into the soul of the city.

“The subconscious is ceaselessly murmuring, and it is by listening to these murmurs that one hears its truth.” – Gaston Bachelard

New Perfection

Old icebox
Domestic sphere
White enamel exterior

Perfection is a fleeting concept, subject to the relentless march of time.

“A moment was the most you could ever expect from perfection.” – Chuck Palahniuk

Arm Rest

Long seat
Simultaneous
Multiple potential

Decorative arts aim to design and manufacture objects that are both beautiful and functional.

“There are stories in everything. I’ve got some of my best yarns from park benches, lampposts, and newspaper stands.” – O’Henry

Decorative Facade

Small town
Urban organic
Window display

An outward appearance is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.

“The problem with wearing a facade is that sooner or later life shows up with a big pair of scissors.” – Craig D. Lounsbrough

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