What could be2025
15” x 23” x 14.5”Red Oak, mild steel, nails, plywood,
steel balls, compression spring, ink,
early American stain
15” x 23” x 14.5”Red Oak, mild steel, nails, plywood,
steel balls, compression spring, ink,
early American stain
“From What Could Have Been to Who Else Could I Be: Navigating Between What Was, What Could Be, and What Is” is a collection of interactive objects that explores the emotional journey between past regret, imagined possibilities, and present acceptance. What began as a personal reflection grew into a shared exploration of the universal human experience, how we reflect on past choices, wonder about alternate paths, and search for peace in the present. Each piece invites introspection and emotional engagement through metaphor and interaction, offering a space to navigate the complex feelings that shape our identity and sense of fulfillment.
Inspired by the mechanics of a bagatelle pinball machine, What could be represents the second stage: acknowledging the infinite possibilities. After launching the ball, it bounces unpredictably down the machine, eventually landing in one of many possible windows, each representing a different path the ball (and metaphorically, a life) could take. This act of surrendering to chance reinforces the idea that while we may guide our direction, every choice leads somewhere unexpected, and embracing that uncertainty is part of understanding possibility.
Inspired by the mechanics of a bagatelle pinball machine, What could be represents the second stage: acknowledging the infinite possibilities. After launching the ball, it bounces unpredictably down the machine, eventually landing in one of many possible windows, each representing a different path the ball (and metaphorically, a life) could take. This act of surrendering to chance reinforces the idea that while we may guide our direction, every choice leads somewhere unexpected, and embracing that uncertainty is part of understanding possibility.