Ethereal

Artist Statement :

Hina Mir

“In the stillness of a dark room, a floating translucent cube adorned with white fabric flowers glows softly, its vibrant hues shifting in delicate harmony. The light pulses like a living soul, evoking wonder and magic. Yet, when someone draws too close, the glow extinguishes, as though its essence retreats – leaving behind a fleeting moment of stillness, a silence that feels like loss. But this is not the end.Rooted in the purity of religion, my interactive installation reflects the sacred interconnectedness of all things and the belief that every element of nature holds a soul. In the interplay between presence and absence, it captures the fragile beauty of life and the spiritual truth that death is not an end, but a transition.This piece invites viewers to reflect on the paradox of human desire—the urge to possess, to hold beauty closer—while reminding us of the cost of such possession. It asks for reverence: to see without touching, to appreciate without diminishing. Through this interaction, the installation becomes a space for quiet contemplation, where the glow of the flowers, like the soul, returns—renewed and alive once more.”

Project Overview

📝 Brief Description

“Ethereal” is a spiritual and sensory installation that explores the paradox of human desire and the sacred interconnectedness of nature. This interactive piece combines light, space, and motion to create an emotional dialogue between the viewer and the object.

  • Arduino Board
  • Ultrasonic Sensors
  • LED Strips
  • White Translucent Acrylic
  • Dupont Wires
  • Fabric Flowers
  • Fishing Wire
  • Sketches & Ideation
  • Moodboard Inspirations
  • Prototype Testing
  • Material Experimentation
  • Final Assembly & Calibration

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