Art Touchable Surface Realities and Possibilities
Art is a medium that engages all our senses and continuously evolves. We explore innovative ways to interact with our senses through touch; the possibilities of art with unique and exciting tactile surfaces are ever-expanding. Here are some possibilities that incorporate exciting surfaces and textures:
Trash Art and Found Objects:
We create tactile sculptural assemblages using discarded products and materials. The surfaces of our artworks tell stories of waste and redemption, and the repurposed materials provide surfaces that can be felt by carefully running your fingers over them.
Interactive Art:
Many 2D artworks incorporate protruding textural surfaces, adding a layer of engagement and connection. We work with glazes combined with relief patterns to create tactile surfaces. Hammering and axing methods produce bends, grooves, and other irregularities that can be felt.
Art for The Visually Impaired:
We create flat works that have raised textures and forms for blind or visually impaired individuals. These surfaces allow touch to convey what sight cannot, making the art accessible in this way.
Sensory Gardens and Labyrinths:
Outdoor mazes with different textures underfoot can create engaging experiences. They allow people to explore with their additional senses.
Digital Haptic Art:
Virtual reality (VR) has opened up new possibilities for touch. Imagine feeling rough, velvety, or bumpy surfaces within an immersive art installation.
