In Spirit, the meditative discipline of yoga is disrupted by the intrusion of domestic automation. As a series of robotic vacuums navigate around the practitioner, their algorithmic movements clash with the organic human form. Enveloped in the sound of amplified breathing, this interaction evolves into a surreal dance of chaos and control. The work reframes the workout as a contemporary ritual, questioning the convergence of spiritual wellness and our reliance on technology.
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2023
Single-channel 2k video, color, stereo sound
Dimensions variable
07’30”
The machines’ systematic cleaning paths intersect with the practitioner’s poses, choreographing a dynamic interplay between chaos and control. This friction transforms the session into a quasi-religious ritual, merging the pursuit of physical wellness with technological intervention.