'EMOTIONAL ROCKS' ART INSTALLATION AT DESIGN MIAMI

Emotions are strong feelings that all living entities experience that shape
lives in the world. Emotion in itself houses the extremes of any realm, such
as harshness and softness, positive and negative, or good and evil. They
are forces capable of impacting individual or collective lives and providing
a sense of quality and meaning to existence as no other force can.
The installation tries to capture the tremendous power of emotions as
powerful forces that mold our thoughts and behavior. The pebble-like
forms in the art installation are a representation of our evolved thoughts
and perspective of life. It symbolizes the extent to which adversity or bliss
can affect our thoughts and perspectives. Like the process of erosion
where the constant wind or water flow can turn the hard jagged rocks into
smooth pebbles, powerful emotions also shape our thoughts over time. It
also enables us to evaluate our relationship with the world and ourselves
and reflect on what is important. The Reflective surface used in the bench
represents introspection as a meaningful process that happens within us.
In other words, a crisis of any magnitude brings individuals together in a
collective union. It has also made people develop new perspectives,
including appreciation towards others and the importance of being
connected to people knowing that we cannot survive independently. These
ideas have helped people live more consciously with compassion, empathy
and an interest in the welfare of society, strengthening humanity and giving
a sense of social responsibility. This also extends to behavioral acts of
kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity, and in the greater picture, it has
made human-kind, kinder.

APICAL REFORM STUDIO
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An evolving design practice, Apical Reform is a collaborative studio
established in 2011, led by Amrish Patel and Darshan Soni. As part
ofa newvanguard of emerging Indian designers, theAhmedabad-based
studio is at the intersection of art and innovation, combining design
with technology and manufacture.
The diverse portfolio that encompasses functional art, bespoke art,
kinetic art, and parametric design reflects the studio’s interest in a
continuing journey of experimentation and discovery that is not limited
by labels.
Our ethos stems from the conviction that design is a powerful, intuitive,
and timeless medium that should create authentic, transformative
experiences. Our approach is rooted in a thorough understanding of
the environment, as well as the material, purpose, and process. At
Apical Reform, our abiding curiosity and passion have helped us
evolve alongside that which we make.

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