Softness for Clarity – Installation for Public Space, Schreiershuisje Schiedam
Manual – Solid Comfort
- Approach the beanbag with awareness
Let yourself be surprised by the contrast: a beanbag made of solid material that still invites you to relax. Observe its shapes and explore it with your hands. - Find your position
Choose how you want to sit or lean. Allow your body to adjust to the shape of the beanbag, just as it would adapt to you if it were soft. Look for a spot where you feel supported. - Feel the strength of stability
Let the firmness counterbalance any inner restlessness or tension. Imagine the beanbag not only supporting you, but also offering a foundation you can rely on. - Experience softness within the hard
Focus on the visual softness: the rounded shapes, gentle curves, and textures. Realize that softness doesn’t always have to be tangible — it can be an inner calm the beanbag evokes in you. - Connect with your surroundings
Let the appearance of the material soothe your thoughts. Imagine becoming one with your environment — the Schreiershuisje, its history, and the moment of stillness you find here. - Reflect on imperfection
This beanbag isn’t meant to be perfect or traditional. It is a hard sculpture with a soft intention.
Let this be an invitation to treat yourself with gentleness, even during tough or rigid times. - Take a moment of clarity
Lean back and, if it feels comfortable, close your eyes. Let your thoughts drift. Ask yourself: How do I feel right now? What can I do today to offer myself a bit more softness? - Leave with a fresh perspective
When you’re ready, rise slowly and take one last look at the sculptures. What once felt hard may now have brought a gentle clarity.