Nested perspective: an art installation that intersects the physical and virtual social worlds

Abstract

This paper presents the design concept, theoretical foundation, and expected exhibition effect of the art installation SEE[N]. SEE[N] operates on the principle of linear perspective to construct a physical structure and offers perspectives of seeing from two different scales: seeing an individual and being seen by a social group. The installation engages the audience in active behavior, which is influenced by the newly developed social patterns. The audience begins by reading familiar symbols and is driven by curiosity to further explore the installation piece, concluding with gaining a full grasp of the image at the moment of taking a photo of the installation, attempting to share it on social networking sites.