Haptic Objects

Haptic Objects is an ongoing project exploring the senses through tactile engagement with objects. In this video I activate a small selection of the objects with gesture in a performance for camera. In making these ceramic pieces I wanted a variety of different forms that would invite a diverse range of approaches in relation to the body and gesture. Some of the objects were created to explore different qualities of touch, and differ from my previous works intended to bring pleasure/comfort (see video ASMR for Empaths).    • ASMR for Empaths  
Objects list in order of appearance: 1. Grasping Set (terracotta) 2. Two Wands (stoneware) 3. Open Chain (terracotta) 4. Black Rings (black stoneware) 5. Legs and Ring (terracotta and porcelain) 6. Closed Chain (porcelain) 7. Earthen Portals (terracotta) 8. Vessel with Circles (porcelain and terracotta) 9. Cage (porcelain) 10. Prehistoric Fidgets (terracotta) 11.Two Spines (terracotta) 12. Auger and Ring (black stoneware and terracotta)

This video and the creation of the ceramic objects featured in the video was generously supported through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. Production Assistance: Jackson 2Bears