There is something profoundly magical about receiving affection: a hand that reaches out, a presence that wraps you in warmth, a small gesture that makes the world feel less heavy. Love, in its quietest form, has the power to make us feel seen, valued, and alive. Through my project, I wanted to explore that invisible current the emotional electricity that flows between two people who care for each other.
The interactive piece symbolizes the way love and connection illuminate us. When you touch the hand of someone you love, or even move close enough to feel their presence, your heart lights up not just metaphorically, but literally within the work. The glowing heart represents how affection has the power to activate something deep within us, a light that reminds us we are not alone.
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If I had more time, I would have expanded the project to include sound and more expressive lighting to create a deeper emotional experience. I would have added soft heartbeats, ambient sounds, or even gentle whispers that respond to movement and proximity. As two people approach each other, the soundscape could evolve, symbolizing how connection changes both our inner feelings and the atmosphere around us.
I also would have made the heart light more dynamic by allowing it to change color and rhythm based on the kind of relationship or emotion being expressed. Warm tones could represent comfort and love, cooler shades could suggest distance or nostalgia, and rhythmic pulses could express moments of excitement and joy. These additions would transform the project into a poetic language of sound and light, a more immersive way to express how love and presence illuminate our lives.