Peep-Show // Fishes and other Objects of Desire
Peep-Show
Fishes and other Objects of Desire
Undoubtedly, one of our favorite presentations in the Milan International Furniture Fair was the Peep-Show, Fishes and other Objects of Desire. The space design installation was created especially for the event by the Interior Architecture/Space Design section of the HEAD Geneva (Haute école d'art et de design - Genève). The installation was presented in Zona Tortona via Novi 5, Milan.
The project was designed in such a way that it grabbed any viewer’s attention. Despite the fact that the exterior had a subtle design it drew the viewer in to the installation by capturing their attention. The seven different shaped spatial modules invited the viewer to experience an unusual spatial elucidation which ended up being a journey of surprise! What drew everyone’s attention to the installation was the human factor of curiosity; seven closed doors created an urge to open them and quench our thirst of curiosity.
The installation which was composed of seven different shaped modules was set in such a way that when seen as a whole it formed separate mysterious chambers. Placed inside in each of these modules is the aquarium – “an object of the crystallization of the imagination literally captivating” our desire of curiosity. These chambers however had some form of communication through the peep-show, and the interaction which existed between the viewer on one side, the fish, and the viewer on the other side. Various elements interacted to create a serene feeling of satisfaction as we were trying to peep inside the fish tank. However, to our astonishment with a feeling of as if we were caught on the act, we realized that there was a viewer on the other side overlooking at us during our satisfaction of curiosity fulfillment.