Living (A Bed is A Door), 2011 |  Retroreflecting tissue, sublimatic print, 250 x 150cm

Together with the viewers of the exhibition, The Living are represented by the artwork A Bed Is A Door (2011); a series of five bedcovers made to accumulate the sleep of many people. The covers are made of retroreflective fabric, and printed on one side with a pattern generated by fusing an image of a meteorite with that of a crystal. The prints were realized using a thermo-sublimating process that makes the ink pass directly from a solid to a gaseous state (under particular conditions of pressure and temperature). The blanket thus becomes a “de-materialized” object: the reflective material makes it into something that can capture and reflect light, and the pattern itself takes on the “weight” of a projection – it is like a hologram, a spatiotemporal door.

These bedcovers transcend their functional origins to become metaphysical artifacts that explore themes of collective consciousness and transformation. By accumulating the sleep of many individuals, they act as repositories for shared dreams and subconscious experiences, weaving together personal narratives into a communal tapestry. The use of retroreflective fabric imbues them with an almost magical quality; they do not merely reflect light but seem to absorb and re-emit it, creating an interactive play between visibility and invisibility. This reflective property transforms each cover into more than just an object—it becomes an active participant in its environment, responding dynamically to changes in light and perspective.

The fusion of meteorite imagery with crystalline structures symbolizes both cosmic origins and earthly solidity, suggesting that our dreams are anchored in both celestial phenomena and terrestrial realities. The thermo-sublimating printing process further emphasizes this duality by transforming solid ink into gas under specific conditions, mirroring how dreams can shift from intangible thoughts to vivid experiences. In this way, each blanket serves as a "spatiotemporal door," inviting viewers to step through into alternate realms where time and space are fluid constructs. These works challenge us to reconsider our perceptions of materiality, urging us to see everyday objects as potential gateways to deeper understanding.