In this research-driven project, we embarked on an exploration of shapes and imagery linked to religion and the supernatural.

Our objective was to investigate the concept of transcendence in relation to objects and human existence. How will human beings and their values evolve in the future? Will genders and their roles still exist? What aspects of the past will we long for? Will it be the degradation of nature or the decay of our physical bodies?

The Interzone represents an imagined future space designed to celebrate human existence. In this digital realm, people gather to commemorate the rituals of the past and embrace the imperfections of the old world, even as they inhabit a new, idealized utopia.

Our inquiry began with a discussion on taboo and a visual study of the aesthetics of the sacred and the sublime. We approached these topics from multiple perspectives: globally, through a pseudo-anthropological lens, and on a deeply personal level, challenging the boundaries of industrial design at Stuttgart’s Academy of Arts.

This dive into contemporary fears and ideologies catalyzed the creation of a series of life-sized, veiled sculptures and an immersive video installation developed using Blender, Unity, and Google Cardboard. More than just an artistic output, this project opened a vast array of references that continue to deepen our understanding of human behavior and the tools we use to navigate our evolving realities.

Credits Interzone

Concept/Design: H.P. Lutsch with Marvin Unger
Photo Credits: H.P. Lutsch
Special Thanks: Klingele Papierwerke, Sofia Furmanov