@theretheirtheyreshow @ba.design.gold
18-22 JUNE 2026
Unit 8, 133 Copeland Rd, London, SE15 3SN
Unit 8, 133 Copeland Rd, London, SE15 3SN
The Familiar Rendered Strange
Connie Crysell
The Familiar Rendered Strange is an immersive installation that draws visitors into a deliberately constructed environment where the boundary between familiarity and discomfort begins to blur, fostering a fluency in uncertainty that feels increasingly necessary.
Rooted in the concept of the uncanny, the work explores how subtle distortions of the familiar provoke unease, with a focus on the human body - its surfaces and vulnerabilities. Set within a space resembling a clinical room, the installation encourages sensory engagement, inviting audiences to encounter textures and forms that feel intimate yet unsettling.
Skin-like surfaces and suggestive bodily forms hint at what lies beneath, disrupting the stability of the exterior. Within this environment, participants experience a curated tension: a controlled and safe exposure to discomfort. An accompanying audio guides visitors through the space, shaping an introspective journey.
Ultimately, the work positions discomfort as a tool for reflection, enabling audiences to confront unease collectively and develop a greater fluency in navigating uncertainty.
Rooted in the concept of the uncanny, the work explores how subtle distortions of the familiar provoke unease, with a focus on the human body - its surfaces and vulnerabilities. Set within a space resembling a clinical room, the installation encourages sensory engagement, inviting audiences to encounter textures and forms that feel intimate yet unsettling.
Skin-like surfaces and suggestive bodily forms hint at what lies beneath, disrupting the stability of the exterior. Within this environment, participants experience a curated tension: a controlled and safe exposure to discomfort. An accompanying audio guides visitors through the space, shaping an introspective journey.
Ultimately, the work positions discomfort as a tool for reflection, enabling audiences to confront unease collectively and develop a greater fluency in navigating uncertainty.
Uncanny
| Exposure |
| Visceral |
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