Art is often seen as something to look at, an aesthetic, physical, or conceptual creation. But some works are meant to be felt. At the Lithuanian Textile Script Exhibition, one of the artworks by Lithuanian designer and artist Gerda invites visitors to explore touch as an art. The exhibition opened today to showcase Lithuanian art and foster cultural exchange. Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck graced the opening ceremony.
Visitors walk in, and slowly reach out to touch. As hands make contact, the artwork responds. The installation comes alive. A soft musical sound is heard, signaling that touch has been made.
The sculptural form, resembling a large ritual ornament, reacts to every interaction transforming into a responsive, sensuous body.
At its core, the installation explores the human body as an ecosystem deeply connected to other living systems.
The installation reflects a world shaped by relationships between humans and the more-than-human environment.
Designer and artist Gerda Liudvinavičiūtė from Lithuania said, “I believe that that our skin is a textile, it’s a layer. We a human has a lot of layers such as emotional, physical, and layers inside like nerve systems and that’s why I was looking into a contemporary way on how we can interpret textiles through human body.”
It leaves behind a simple but powerful invitation to move beyond words, and to understand the world through touch.
The Designer and artist added that “I believe that in this world and century, we forget about the energy between the people because we live in digital and social media communicating through this. But I believe that it is kind of different thing when you see each other, you see eyes, and you feel skin.”
In a world increasingly shaped by screens and distance, Embodied Wandering reminds of something simple, yet deeply human.
In this shared space of touch and presence, it invites a return to something often forgotten, the feeling of being truly connected.
Sangay Chozom
