‘ineedsomespace’ is a continuation of an initial concept titled the ‘Throuple Shirt’ - a large t shirt containing 6 arm holes, with space for 3 people to fit inside. This was conceptualised as a quick response to a brief to create a ‘wearable’ which fits within the area of research I was doing at the time on ‘taboos’.
This iteration, has been developed and produced as an interactive piece which invites the audience to try on the 3-way shirt and experience forced closeness. This may be with strangers or friends. It’s a device aimed to make people experience physical discomfort and sit it in that feeling.
Most of my work centered around the theme of ‘taboos’ tend to invite you to reflect on why something makes us uncomfortable, while not necessarily being placed in the situation itself. ‘ineedsomespace’ provides an immersive experience where the feeling of discomfort manifests more physically. Again, prompting us to question why forced proximity is such an unusual and uncomfortable experience for most. Is it influenced by the influx in social media usage where we’re seeing more and more relationships rooted online, where physically being in the same room is not necessary?
April, 2025.