ASMR is an initialism for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response; an experiential phenomenon that is commonly described as a mild euphoric tingling sensation on the skin that develops on the scalp and moves down the neck and spine. It is triggered by a wide range of audio and visual stimulants such as whispering and softly tapping. There is an online community on YouTube built upon creating and sharing videos that trigger the sensation of ASMR. The social community motivates and inspires my personal practice as content creators upload innovative approaches to tactile perception through digital media and intimacy through sound design.

My video work draws on the theme of shared experiences of triggering ASMR and references shared memories with emotional and nostalgic identities. I am fascinated by the embedded qualities of visual work made by outdated hardware and software that age and bring viewers to identify it with a sentimentality.

The performance aspect of the work brings oppertunity for exploration of sensuous qualities within digital media. The work rarely produces in the way I anticipate as I find impulsive fixations on specific bodily moments and different flows during the performances which often changes the direction of the work.

My aim is to build a physical relationship between the viewer and screen by squeezing a sense of touch from digital media, in an attempt to engage a gaze that calls to powerful sensory associations. The installation aspect of exhibiting my work encourages the viewer to become immersed within the imagery and soundscapes as they engage with the space and sculptures.