In Echoes of Dried Water, I explore the haunting memory of lost water ecosystems and their lingering echoes in human consciousness. For this piece, I constructed the boat from acrylic plexiglass instead of wood, emphasizing its ghostly, fragile quality. Unlike a traditional boat floating horizontally on water, this boat is hung vertically in the corner of a room, as though trapped, unable to move forward.
The boat incorporates an ultrasonic sensor to create an interactive experience. Its oars, rather than the boat itself, respond to the presence of people. When the distance is more than 90 cm, the oars remain still, symbolizing inactivity or absence. As someone comes closer—between 50 and 90 cm—the oars begin to row slowly, like a hesitant memory. When the distance is less than 50 cm, the oars row faster, almost as if in desperation. At this close range, viewers can see their reflection in the plexiglass, creating an intimate moment of self-awareness and connection.
