Mindfulness Bell
3d print, acrylic varnish, 16x15x16cm, sound, 2022

In the digital world, a notification bell indicates that a device such as a smartphone has recieved notifications. Hojin Kang has placed a sculpture of a bell, his Mindfullness Bell, in the entrance area. As a 3D-printed marker of real space, it illustrates the power of digital contexts in the analogue world.

The constantly ringing signal of the bell demands attention — have you received another message? New likes or comments? How many new updates do you have to do?

Continuous accessibility has a fundamental influence on our humanity. Our own body fades into the background as a result of being virtually everywhere. In addition to distraction and sensory overload, constant availability can also greatly change our relationships in the analogue world: Many people feel a sense of connection and belonging in virtual communities rather than in real life.

Credits
Artistic Direction: Hojin Kang
3D Printing: Trick-Reich
Video: Pesheng Ali
Curation & Text: Katharina Ritter, M.A.
Research Assistant: Katja Pilisi, M.A.
Photos: Oliver Dietze

Mindfulness Bell
3d print, acrylic varnish, 16x15x16cm, sound, 2022

In the digital world, a notification bell indicates that a device such as a smartphone has recieved notifications. Hojin Kang has placed a sculpture of a bell, his Mindfullness Bell, in the entrance area. As a 3D-printed marker of real space, it illustrates the power of digital contexts in the analogue world.

The constantly ringing signal of the bell demands attention — have you received another message? New likes or comments? How many new updates do you have to do?

Continuous accessibility has a fundamental influence on our humanity. Our own body fades into the background as a result of being virtually everywhere. In addition to distraction and sensory overload, constant availability can also greatly change our relationships in the analogue world: Many people feel a sense of connection and belonging in virtual communities rather than in real life.

Credits
Artistic Direction: Hojin Kang
3D Printing: Trick-Reich
Video: Pesheng Ali
Curation & Text: Katharina Ritter, M.A.
Research Assistant: Katja Pilisi, M.A.
Photos: Oliver Dietze