Deep Calm: The Regulating Effect Of Pressure And Touch
Presented by Sibling Architecture
DETAILS
Free, booking required
Sibling Architecture, Level 4
Curtin House, Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Deep Calm is an exhibition that explores how furniture can hug, hold and squeeze its users.
Drawing on the therapeutic benefits of deep pressure – often experienced through sensations of being hugged, held, or squeezed – this exhibit highlights how such sensations can induce relaxation and reduce anxiety. This effect, known to trigger the release of serotonin, has been harnessed in an array of therapeutic tools such as weighted blankets, toys, and even hugging machines.
The exhibition features custom-designed floor rugs which are designed as a sensory tactile base for visitors to lay down along with weighted soft forms, or sofas, that give you a heavy hug. A soundscape by Jeanette Little, will relax visitors under the weight of Deep Calm and invigilators dressed in SUKU Home will guide and tuck them in.
The space will be open for visitors to drop in from May 15-17, or you can book in for the full Deep Calm experience from May 21-24.
This exhibition is the outcome of a year-long research project funded by Creative Victoria that investigates approaches to designing for the senses.
Participants
Sibling Architecture