Field of Interaction
Field of Interaction at
The Interior Design Show:
Central Bar Installation
Artist / Designer: Alina Tacmelova
Designer / Artist: Yury Goncharov
Fabrication: Custom Engineered Arts
Concept
In Field of Interaction, Alina Tacmelova, working in collaboration with Yury Goncharov, explores human connection as a fragile yet structured phenomenon — a social system formed through presence, vulnerability, and shared experience. The installation approaches interaction not as a spontaneous occurrence, but as a space that can be consciously shaped, activated, and inhabited.
Tacmelova works with the idea of social space as a living organism. Thin vertical threads form translucent, petal-like structures that hover within the environment, symbolizing the delicacy of human bonds and the invisible lines that connect individuals within a collective. These threads do not dictate movement or behavior; instead, they respond to the presence of visitors, allowing interaction to unfold naturally.
At the center of the installation stands a sculptural, rock-like bar — conceived as a point of grounding within an otherwise fluid system. This “social anchor” becomes a place of pause, conversation, and exchange, where individual trajectories intersect and collective experience emerges.
Complementing this core are the Embrace of the Dune armchairs, designed by Yury Goncharov and positioned beneath the thread structures. Their dune-inspired forms evoke natural landscapes shaped by time and interaction. These seating elements function as intimate shelters — temporary zones for reflection, dialogue, and emotional presence within the larger social field.
The contrast between the ephemeral thread environment and the solid central structure reflects a recurring theme in Tacmelova’s practice: vulnerability requires support, and connection requires space. Inspired by Nicolas Bourriaud’s theory of relational aesthetics, the installation transforms the viewer from observer into participant, whose presence completes the work.
Sustainability is integral to the project. The installation is constructed using eco-conscious materials, including cotton cords, recycled polystyrene, and metal tubing, reinforcing Tacmelova’s commitment to responsible, human-centered design.
Through Field of Interaction, Tacmelova continues her ongoing investigation into memory, identity, and collective experience — inviting viewers to become aware of how connection is formed, sustained, and felt in the present moment.
