Grounding

is an interactive and experiential installation that visually explores the concept of grounding through meditation, nature, and electricity. Rooted in the intangible and spiritual idea of becoming grounded, the work translates this state into a tangible and somatic experience. It investigates how grounding can be felt through sensory engagement with touch and spatial awareness, rather than understood as an abstract idea.

Drawing from both meditative practices and scientific perspectives, the project considers the body’s relationship to the Earth’s electrical charge often referred to as “earthing”. This concept suggests that contact with natural electrical energy can support the regulation within the nervous system. Neuroscience research recognizes meditation as a pathway into a grounded state, helping reconnect the mind and body, systems that are disconnected in daily life. Through presence, awareness, and physical interaction, the installation invites participants to slow down and reconnect. A coded light feature powered by electrical input responds to interaction, acting as a visual representation of energy flow and grounding within a space. Participants become active within this nature inspired environment, experiencing themselves as part of an energetic system and becoming their own conductors of energy.

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Multimedia (metal, Arduino code, LED lights, faux plants)

Design Thesis

Showcased at SOMArts

May 2026