The artificial happiness machine
Matt Trinh
OCAD University
“In this work, the continuity between humans and the environment becomes a form of embodied connection and disconnection. It serves as a meditation on nature as both metaphor and medium for society’s tendency to use domestic distractions to mask a deeper sense of emptiness. The reality is that all artificial constructs designed to mimic nature create a fabricated sense of happiness. Consequently, a growing disconnect emerges from the city people’s perception of reality. This mechanical Artscape compels us to reflect on our modern-day regressions and ponder what it truly means to coexist harmoniously with nature’s elements. It is an invitation to reconnect with the colourful world around us.” Watch the artist interview on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZvRwm5JvjS/