Introduction

Inspired by the work of Harvard Design Magazine and MacGuffin, the publication follows the story of a specific material and its relationship to the political world. Issue one explores the world of metal, deep-diving into the ways that metal acts as a mediator between us and broader systemic issues.

From house keys and mobile phones, to bronze statues and oil rigs, the metal objects of the world spell disaster and hope in equal measure. The accompanying sculptural work explores the topic of hostile architecture, re-contextualising traditionally clinical materials as tools of compassion, allowing participants to interact with these hostile/hopeful hybrids.

Silver Touch

Silver Touch is a sculpture about interaction, built from alluminium sheets and fastened to a silver frame, the piece asks its audience to stand on either side and touch each other. On one hand, the task is impossible, with milimeters of metal preventing any direct contact, instead the audience is forced to use the sculpture as a tool of interaction, pushing and pulling on the surface as they attempt to push their hands together.