The machines I build are only one aspect of my work. The whole room is important. I try to create moods, deliberately directing sensations in certain ways. Often I can use information already available within the room. Memories occur: colours and tones spark different reminiscences, marks left on the floor link to the past. Some of the works are not placed on the wall like a work of art, but are instead placed outwith the normal “art” environment where they are initially not recognized as art. The idea of irritation is central to my work. I feel that our sensations are limited. We recognize them in a singular context but shut out the variety of other meanings. Through irritations borders are expanded, systems questioned, apparent truths made strange. The work doesn´t explain itself and needen´t be explained. In fact the opposite: questions may occur but will find no answers; mysteries will be left uncovered. A personal approach is required about one´s own memories, playfulness, knowledge, beauty... How far one participates with the work is left to one´s own decision. By simply strolling by one can be incorporated into the work, even as the initiator.

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