On Being: An immersive live interactive audio-visual installation
W1 Curates presents “On Being,” an immersive live interactive audio-visual installation by Max Cooper, Ksawery Komputery, and Minjeong An, making its debut in the heart of London’s iconic Oxford Street. This groundbreaking project invites attendees to engage with a deeply personal and collective exploration of human expression. Through a fusion of music, visual art, and shared thought, “On Being” offers a space for introspection and connection.
The installation is built around a question Max Cooper posed during the creation of his most recent album: “What do you want to express, which you feel you can’t in everyday life?” This question resonated widely, prompting thousands of anonymous contributions that form the backbone of the experience. The resulting collection reflects the diverse range of thoughts, emotions, and desires that often go unspoken in daily interactions.
Drawing from these contributions, Max Cooper, alongside collaborators Ksawery Komputery and Minjeong An, has transformed this shared database of thoughts into a powerful audio-visual experience. Through their collective creativity, the installation offers visitors the opportunity to not only witness the expressions of others but to contribute their own thoughts, adding to the evolving tapestry of human emotion and experience.
The goal of “On Being” is to delve into the core of human existence in the modern world, exploring the complexities of identity, connection, and the things we often struggle to articulate. The immersive installation invites visitors to step into a shared space where words and feelings intersect, challenging them to reflect on their own untold stories and experiences.
Attendees are encouraged to submit their own reflections, allowing their words to become part of the ongoing project. This participatory element further enriches the experience, creating a dynamic, evolving conversation that embodies the complexity of being human today. Those interested in contributing to the project can visit http://onbeing.maxcooper.net.
