Bethany Benson

Society’s current trend of constant technological advancements has disrupted sensory experience as a whole; we are less dependent on actual interaction in the face of virtual encounters. The sanctity of human touch, speech, and thought has been replaced by symbols lacking the verve of life. To counteract this trend, I create art that is to be used in social contexts; my work is not fully realized until it is completed by the viewer: I encourage people to respond to the design, tactility, and ultimately the environment that engages all five senses while using my work, forcing the revival of true interaction. 

Tampon Jar                                               2007

Pitcher                                                         2007