Yobosayo by Yang Soo-in is a public sculpture that supports the needs and wants of Korean citizens in a unique way. Although named after the common phone greeting, it takes a step away from the common use of phones when airing out grievances and concerns to the government. Instead, it takes on the form of a giant ear-shaped sculpture that people can speak into.
Although at first that might seem like a silly and unproductive thing to do, the words echoed in Yobosayo by Yang Soo-in are then played on speakers throughout the citizens’ affairs bureau in city hall. As PSFK aptly reports, "Motion sensors record how long people stand under the speakers listening to these ideas and complaints, preserving those ideas that attract people for an extend period of time."
Ear-Inspired Sculptures
Yobosayo by Yang Soo-in Allows Korean Citizens to Voice Opinions
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Public Art - There is a trend towards interactive public art installations that engage and involve citizens in a unique and immersive way.
2. Citizen Participation - There is a trend towards empowering citizens and giving them a platform to voice their opinions and concerns in public spaces.
3. Data-driven Art - There is a trend towards using motion sensors and data analytics to capture and preserve interaction with public art installations.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Culture - The art and culture industry can leverage interactive public art installations to create engaging and immersive experiences for audiences.
2. Citizen Engagement - The citizen engagement industry can utilize platforms and tools that empower citizens to voice their opinions and concerns in public spaces.
3. Data Analytics - The data analytics industry can develop innovative solutions that capture and analyze data from interactions with public art installations, providing insights and improving future designs.