SELFITTING ROOM
FITTING ROOM
The fitting room is a kind of modern Narcissus-moment where we confront ourselves. When we step in, we actively examine our reflection, but this examination is rarely free of self-criticism or desires. It is as if we are trying on our self (our ego) and scrutinizing whether we feel comfortable in it. The fitting room is not just about our body; it’s also about the construction of an identity. When choosing clothes, we are also deciding what kind of persona we want to project to the world. This ‘role-play’ is now closely intertwined with trends dictated by social media, and the images of stars and influencers, which further shape who we “ought” to be. The act of selecting an outfit also reveals the desire to belong to a specific community.SELF FITTING
This refers to a technical process where an object (clothing, device) adjusts itself to a person. The small mirrored figure is self-fitting in relation to the space, meaning it adjusts and conforms itself to the infinite, mirrored environment.FIT WITH MYSELF
This denotes an internal, psychological state where the person aligns with their own identity. The question is: Am I truly myself? We desire to become someone. Have I already "changed" into the person I wanted to become? This involves self-criticism and the relentless pursuit of the perfect/idealized self. The source of dissatisfaction is not necessarily the clothing, but the tension between external expectations and reality.PEEPHOLE
A hole through which we "spy" or "snoop" on others. Just as a peephole distorts reality due to its wide-angle lens, social media also projects a consciously chosen, often idealized reality. Users only allow the "part" of their lives they wish to share to be seen, and this image often bears little resemblance to their true, everyday life. The person snooping through the peephole can equally judge, envy, or mock the observed image, much like a social media user. A "perfect" post on Instagram can breed envy, while a funny but awkward picture can become the subject of ridicule. In both cases, we form an opinion based on fragmentary information.CONCRETE
The rigidity of the concrete walls and the cube's geometric form symbolize a perfectly impersonal, uniform space, lacking all decorative elements. Does it suggest isolation and the promise of safety inside? Or is it a prison? There is the awareness that upon entering, we are granted infinity. Yet, we are simultaneously conscious of being under observation within a closed concrete cube. It is a contrast between an external, delimited reality and the internal, infinite mirrored space. One can only enter the SELFITTING ROOM alone; everyone confronts themselves in solitude.LocationPOP&ROLL
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