
Vu Dieu Huong
Farewell to Misha , 2023
Servo, Ultrasonic Sensor, PLA, Fabric
45 x 17 x 10 cm
Farewell to Misha enters a space-time where a familiar thing returns in an unfamiliar form. Misha, the shy doll at the center of the composition, becomes a poignant symbol of...
Farewell to Misha enters a space-time where a familiar thing returns in an unfamiliar form. Misha, the shy doll at the center of the composition, becomes a poignant symbol of repressed memories and the arduous journey to confront them. Despite Misha's endearing appearance, they bring about an unsettling sense of temporal and spatial distortion. As viewers attempt to approach Misha, the doll exhibits shyness, hiding and turning away.
Drawing inspiration from a parallel narrative in the Animal Crossing game, the artwork suggests the impact of time on virtual connections. In Animal Crossing, villagers will inquire about a player's prolonged absence if they resume playing after a long time.
Furthermore, Farewell to Misha delves into the emotional resonance of the Vietnamese children's song that shares its name, where bidding adieu to childhood companions, particularly Misha the bear, signifies the entrance into elementary school and hints at a darker future.
The piece also delves into the theme of interchangeable performance between robots and humans, questioning the imitation of humans by robots and the potential for humans to unwittingly adopt robotic behavior. Misha, existing on the boundary of the uncanny, navigates the delicate balance between the adorable and the unsettling, embodying a form that is close to human yet distinctly other.
Drawing inspiration from a parallel narrative in the Animal Crossing game, the artwork suggests the impact of time on virtual connections. In Animal Crossing, villagers will inquire about a player's prolonged absence if they resume playing after a long time.
Furthermore, Farewell to Misha delves into the emotional resonance of the Vietnamese children's song that shares its name, where bidding adieu to childhood companions, particularly Misha the bear, signifies the entrance into elementary school and hints at a darker future.
The piece also delves into the theme of interchangeable performance between robots and humans, questioning the imitation of humans by robots and the potential for humans to unwittingly adopt robotic behavior. Misha, existing on the boundary of the uncanny, navigates the delicate balance between the adorable and the unsettling, embodying a form that is close to human yet distinctly other.