The Obverse Box by the artist Deru is similar to a time-traveling capsule, and is based off "a collection of found articles, letters, photos, and other ephemera left behind by the late philosopher jackson sonnanfeld-arden – his original obverse box was discovered in 2003 at a flea market in los angeles," according to DesignBoom.
The box is an interesting audio and visual experience for people, as they are able to live through the past in a very different manner. The device is actually filled with the artist Deru's video album titled 1979, which inevitably will have people re-living this period through the distinct Obverse Box.
According to the artist, "memory is one of our greatest gifts; it gives us access to time, to identity, to dreams." The Obverse Box aims to highlight these things.
Photo Credits: designboom, deru.la
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Time Capsule Artwork
- Develop interactive works of art inspired by memory and time capsules to create immersive experiences for people to revisit the past.
- Digital Nostalgia
- Create digital tools and apps that enable people to experience a previous era in a unique way.
- Immersive Storytelling
- Use technology to create immersive storytelling experiences that allow people to feel like they are living through a different time period.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art
- Artists can use the inspiration of memory and time capsules to create unique interactive art pieces.
- Technology
- Technology companies can invest in the development of cutting-edge platforms that allow people to immerse themselves in different time periods.
- Entertainment
- Entertainment companies can incorporate interactive elements into their productions to provide audiences with a more immersive experience.
