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Manipulate is an interactive installation exploring control in our lives. A string puppet, seemingly controlled by a massive hand, symbolizes external forces influencing our actions. Yet, the puppet only moves when a sensor detects the viewer's hand, highlighting the power of individual agency.
This installation emphasizes our ability to navigate societal, political, and economic pressures, encouraging viewers to reflect on the tension between external control and personal autonomy, and to embrace conscious engagement and self-determination in shaping their own paths.