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Reflection Room 1
Reflection Rooms are aimed to function as neutral safe spaces, open for meditation or reflection, self-expression, and rest. They are shaped to evoke a sense of curiosity and comfort, with organic but contrasting appearances between the interior and exterior. Location plays an important role; each form is inspired by the landscape in which it is placed. In addition, they are built in situ with the help of locals and —whenever possible— using locally sourced or locally gathered materials. Each Reflection Room is mainly constructed from recycled materials and is temporary in nature, allowing the materials to be repurposed after its deconstruction. The temporality of their existence radicalises their intervention in the landscape, prompting passersby to interact.
The first in the series was created in 2018 in Ghent, Belgium. Its shape echoed the corridor of the building it was built in, simultaneously simulating the cardboard boxes I remember as places of play and shelter from childhood. Reflection Room 1 was approximately 250x200x200cm (lxwxh) and built from cardboard boxes, wood, paper-mâché and insulation material. The building process took one month, with the help of a diverse group of people. The shared food and drinks and the personal stories I was trusted with over long hours of routinised action became an integral part of the final sculpture.
Referencing the concept of a white cube, visitors were invited to express themselves inside the sculpture after its completion. Reflection Room 1 was part of a self-created indoor playground, made for the exhibition Spelig. The remnants found a new purpose in the performance piece Construct – Deconstruct, performed in collaboration with musician and sound artist Jan D’Haene.