This collaborative piece between myself, artist Mercurial Pearl and Creative Scientist Rodrigo Scopel, touches on the human need to seek control over oneself - especially during distressful times.

The object that serves as a base for this installation is a 1960s Oscilloscope, originally used for measuring and tracking electrical signals. We transformed this device into a metaphorical machine that allows the controller to manipulate their feelings and senses, making tangible the desire for forced self-regulation.

With this apparatus from the imaginary “Control Laboratories”, the user can turn their spirits from low to high, dim their fear and speed up grieving days - among other adjustments we might wish to make when the world becomes a bit too overwhelming.