„Backtrack“ is a walk-in cube of semi-transparent fabric panels that create a breathing, dynamic projection surface. Visitors step inside and become part of a fragile play of light, texture, and image. A rear camera captures them from behind, projecting a distorted, analog-modified live image back onto the fabric. This confrontation offers a self-encounter from an unusual perspective — following one’s own trail and movement, between intimacy and distance, control and its loss.
The projections react to motion: they distort, flicker, dissolve, or overlay, turning clarity into fleeting shadows. As visitors move through the panels, they immerse themselves in their digital likeness, accompanied by an analog-inspired audio track that echoes the video effects. Backtrack blurs physical presence and digital projection, reflecting on identity, visibility, and self-image in a culture of constant mirroring. The space becomes an interface; the subject an apparition, dissolving into sensory perception.
Collaborative work with Daniela Görzen
The installation has been exhibited at lab.030 media art festival in 2025. The festivals objective is to make media art accessible to everyone. There is n interactive exhibition throughout the Kulturhaus abraxas in Augsburg and an accompanying performance program.
Photo Credit: Fabian Schreyer