City Refl3ctor

Our self-identity and perception of others is now intrinsically intertwined with our portable technological devices. City Refl3ctor is a handheld device that merges your reflection with that of another person, creating a moment of shared identity in public space.

The Refl3ctor’s programmed lights create a series of reflections and transmissions: You / Me / Us The Refl3ctor can travel throughout the city, allowing for spontaneous interactions between the city’s inhabitants As our screens increasingly dissociate us from our physical surroundings, the Refl3ctor mediates an intimate moment of connection between people in the city that might not otherwise interact.

Exhibitions / Events

Best of Dutch Design Week, Bright Day, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2019

Manifestations, Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 2019

How can we all make it to the future?, Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA), Moscow, Russia, 2019

Artist talk, Urban Media Art Academy, ISEA2018, Durban, South Africa, 2018

Decolonising Futures curated by Marcus Neustetter, ISEA 2018, Denis Hurley Center, Durban, South Africa, 2018

Credits

City Refl3ctor was conceived and built in Durban, South Africa for ISEA 2018 Thanks to Marcus Neustetter for project advice, DIY Electronics for the generous project support and assistance (thanks Ben and Charl!), and theMakerSpace for the community support and laser cutting!