Hit and Fun

A darkly humorous and interactive art installation presented at Roboexotica 2018, this piece explores the boundaries of empathy and indulgence. Participants are invited to smack a life-sized puppet dressed as an old lady, with the force of the smack determining the intensity of her response. The harder the smack, the more vigorously she throws up a mix of vodka, cranberry juice, and fruit bits, which participants can then drink.

This installation poses a provocative question: Are users willing to cause harm to an old lady for their own pleasure? The answer, as demonstrated by participants, is a resounding yes. "Hit and Fun" was awarded the humorous "Negative Prize": a lime, acknowledging its ability to evoke both laughter and slight discomfort in equal measure.