Hydroscape

The Project’s Essence

Through the project I hope to explore the calming psychological effect water has on the mind and bring attention to the water bodies found in everyday urban life. Like puddles after a heavy storm, rainwater accumulated on window ledges, sewage covers, waters in drains, collected in reservoirs, water trapped in gaps of the pavement tiles…  I wish to rediscover these forgotten water bodies through the placement of tiny figures to create miniature scenes of relaxation with water. These little water sanctuaries are metaphors of the phenomenon of urban dwellers traveling to the beach resorts as an escape from city life. The tiny figures are placed in contrast with their huge real-life surroundings, reflecting the simultaneously opposing feelings of being lost in the big city and being wholly absorbed in their water sanctuaries. These water sanctuaries will evaporate over time mirroring the holidays that urban dwellers take; they only last momentarily but is important as a break to rejuvenate the mind.