Ethereal Nexus: How We Connect, 2-channel video installation, colour, loop l 2023.
Two people in a digital virtual space look at each other and yawn. The yawn contagion phenomenon occurs when people are emotionally connected to each other. The audience can be positioned between the two virtual people and face them. If they yawn contagiously, they have successfully connected with the virtual characters. This blurs the boundaries between the digital and real worlds, making temporary connections possible. The two virtual people look like human beings, but they have subtly different impressions than ours. This gives the audience a sense of uncanny familiarity.