goodhsieh
Quantification of Compensable Emotion
Lemna minEr (W.I.P)Acoustic Infrared
Sister, Sister Who Are You?
Meigs Failed / northerlyisland
appropriation
overview. (1/2)
close-up. (2/2)
Quantification of Compensable Emotion is a sound installation utilizing electronic circuitry with an infrared sensor triggering two outputs: a speaker playback and a numerical display. The motion sensor activates an audio recording of the Taiwanese swear word 「幹你娘」 ("motherf-ker") and increments the display by $2,666 USD-the highest fine ever imposed for using the phrase under [Taiwan’s Civil Code Article 195]. This work explores the commodification of emotion and language within legal systems, seek to examine the interplay and excess that emerge between social expression and ethical value within institutional frameworks.
Special thanks to Misha KhoKhlov and Clio Tseng;
The realization of this project would not have been possible without their invaluable supports and contributions.