Ansae

Wood models of steel sculptures to create load-bearing infinite loops. We find ourselves navigating an intricate web of technologies and networks that often ensnare us in structural loops. These loops—cyclical patterns of interaction and information—shape our daily life, influencing how we perceive the world around us. A digital ansae typically refers to features or indicators in digital platforms or user interfaces that mimic the concept of "ansae," which are the handles or loops. Yet these spaces are confining as they are vast. These optical cavities and pathways trap light and color, much like laser technology where confined and amplified light moves through a medium. A disorienting and cyclical experience of modern existence, the user/viewer must find a way to see into and beyond the device.