Artwork description: Installation “Illusion of Sensation” examines the impact of excessive thinking – overthinking on an individual’s emotional state, perception, and everyday experience. The work addresses a psychological process characterized by repetitive, difficult-to-control, and unproductive patterns of thought that gradually influence one’s ability to interpret surrounding reality with clarity. Overthinking manifests itself through persistent reflection on past events, anticipation of possible future situations, and the repeated mental reconsideration of conversations, decisions, and potential courses of action. Such cognitive activity rarely leads to resolution or greater clarity, instead, it often intensifies psychological tension, mental fatigue, and experiences of anxiety.
Artwork description long: The conceptual approach of the work is based on the idea that mental processes are neither linear nor clearly structured, but rather form a multi-layered and constantly shifting internal space. Here, overthinking is interpreted as an existential state in which the boundary between analysis, self-preservation, and self-destruction becomes blurred. The artwork seeks to materialize this invisible psychological experience by transforming it into a spatial, physically perceptible object. The thorny branch incorporated into the work serves as a metaphor for the human thought process. The tree branches symbolizes human consciousness, the process of thinking, and one's inner world as a whole. The thorns, in turn, represent sharp, repetitive, and wounding thoughts that gradually draw the individual into a cycle of overanalysis. The color red reinforces this symbolism, evoking associations with blood, anxiety, and emotional vulnerability. It simultaneously represents vital energy and psychological strain, revealing the boundary between productive reflection and a destructive vortex of thoughts. Overthinking often creates an illusion of control, but in reality, it leads to anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and an inability to be fully present in the moment.
Artwork description long: The conceptual approach of the work is based on the idea that mental processes are neither linear nor clearly structured, but rather form a multi-layered and constantly shifting internal space. Here, overthinking is interpreted as an existential state in which the boundary between analysis, self-preservation, and self-destruction becomes blurred. The artwork seeks to materialize this invisible psychological experience by transforming it into a spatial, physically perceptible object. The thorny branch incorporated into the work serves as a metaphor for the human thought process. The tree branches symbolizes human consciousness, the process of thinking, and one's inner world as a whole. The thorns, in turn, represent sharp, repetitive, and wounding thoughts that gradually draw the individual into a cycle of overanalysis. The color red reinforces this symbolism, evoking associations with blood, anxiety, and emotional vulnerability. It simultaneously represents vital energy and psychological strain, revealing the boundary between productive reflection and a destructive vortex of thoughts. Overthinking often creates an illusion of control, but in reality, it leads to anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and an inability to be fully present in the moment.