Wherever we are, the space we occupy is influenced and altered by the individual's interpretation, perception, and response to that space. No two people will ever have the same experience on all sensory levels, even though they may be occupying the same space. How we use that space or view that space will change depending on not only the person and their mood at that moment, unique traits and abilities, or cultural/ethnic/academic background, but also any number of environmental influences. Therefore, revisiting places from our past often result in entirely different emotions as those that we remembered.

Entering a space is an experience. The concept behind the creation of this installation is to encourage people to enjoy the freedom of walking into the space and experiencing an altered perception of reality. By transforming the space, it becomes separated from the gallery; not just by walls, but also by the mutated snail chair, the fairy-like butterflies, the pillow pond, etc. The snail is a functional object, as are the grass floor and pillow pond. These all allow people to use the space as they please, while mentally and emotionally transporting themselves outside of the gallery walls. Altered perceptions of reality and how we see everyday objects, and how these objects are transformed into flora and fauna. This will hopefully extend the viewer’s vision and potentially readjust and expand their future perceptions of their environment when encountered in their daily lives.