Artist Statement
Intimate Connections are fashion accessories aimed at the loving couple. The steam punk inspired wrist bands can only be activated by physically connecting to their partner’s wristband. Once connected, by holding hands, the wristband becomes activated which then switches the emotion light on. This light glows in an intimate and delicate fashion, and serves as a reminder to the wearer of their partner. Two wristbands we’re designed, a masculine wristband and a feminine wristband. Both of these must be present in the procedure in order for the device to be activated; the partners hold hands while wearing the device, and once released the emotion light slowly fades over the course of an hour until it is completely off. To make the wristbands illuminate once more, the partners must again hold hands.
Each wristband consists of its own Lilypad, switch mechanism, light and power supply. The wristbands were created using only found materials as steam punk challenges the throw away culture of today’s society. Intimate Connections consist of leather, aluminum, steel, brass and lace.
