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Sheryl wants to foster connection with a large interactive artificial heart: "Please, do touch!"

Designer Sheryl Leysner has created a large, interactive wool heart titled Heart Beat for the Big Art exhibition in Rotterdam. The installation, which reacts to sound and invites audience participation, serves as the artist's personal effort to promote warmth and connection in the world.

Designer Sheryl Leysner is showcasing a large-scale interactive artwork titled Heart Beat at the Big Art exhibition in Rotterdam. The piece is a giant, touchable heart crafted from tufted wool that responds dynamically to ambient sounds like music and human voices. Leysner created the installation with the intention of fostering human connection and spreading positivity during difficult times. She notes that while she prefers not to participate in political protests, she hopes her work contributes to a more peaceful world by inviting audiences to interact with the art in a tactile and warm way.

Operating from her studio in Amsterdam-Oost, Leysner is known for her vibrant, colorful interior designs and her unique approach to upcycling materials. She frequently transforms discarded items, such as vintage boomboxes and old musical instruments, into storytelling light fixtures for various public and private spaces. By repurposing objects that reflect local history, she aims to spark conversations and build community through her creative designs. The Big Art exhibition, featuring her interactive heart, runs from September 11 to 13 at the Codrico factory.

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