WHAT

This project highlights the complex relationship between our moods and the weather surrounding us.

Context: During London's winter months, people in our studio often appeared sad, down, or out of sorts. I frequently overheard comments like, "This weather is so awful, it's ruining my mood," or "I just don't feel like doing anything." This got me reflecting on how deeply our relationship with the weather impacts us.

*It's common to feel a bit down in the colder seasons, which is sometimes called "winter blues". About 2 million people in the UK are diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), but it's likely that it's more common in milder forms.

HOW

Inspired by James Turrell’s ‘Skyscapes’, I used visuals of the sky, colors, and lights, triggered by real-time weather data to create an atmosphere inside a drawer. In an office setting, workers could take a short break, open the desk cabinet, and immerse themselves in an intimate, uncanny weather or atmosphere.

Like James Turrell, I enjoyed exploring the relationship between light, space, and perception.

WHY

Taking breaks can help individuals temporarily escape from their concerns. By focusing their attention on an object and immersing themselves in that experience, they can find solace and feel slightly refreshed and at ease.

These small, immersive environments aim to create a sense of disorientation, contemplation, and awareness of challenging one’s own perception and consciousness.

“Through a meditative moment of personal attention and direct engagement, this experience nurtures mediation between the mind, body, and the ecosystem.”