Themes of Perception and Object-Subject Duality:

The project also explores how human perception is influenced by our emotional, mental, and physical states. Inspired by James Elkins’ idea that objects have their own presence and agency, I questioned whether our gaze alters the essence of objects or if objects communicate with us in ways we often overlook. This led me to design objects that embody both human-like resilience and vulnerability.

Using graphic communication design, I wanted to highlight the friction between seeing objects as mere things and recognizing them as part of a shared narrative with us. Les Vulnérables challenges us to think about the reciprocity in our interactions with our environment and the objects around us, emphasizing that perception is a deeply subjective and intertwined experience.

Synthesis and Implications
I think you see objects and things to how they look to you but you connect to the phenomenon of what they’re made of and how there is a link that is invisible to the naked eye.. the ultra microscopic version of a star shows a refraction of light that also looks like waves or a coastline. The author describes this by saying that “images show us things we never see”. Which made me think is that the reason why we connect with these objects? Because of their essence it does attract us but our knowledge allows us to see things beyond their physical appearance?  
I believe that seeing and observing is a reciprocal process with your mind. Your gaze will go to the objects that attracts you  .. it might not be the same with the person next to you.. you see what you’re looking for. Whereas the author agrees that it’s a reciprocal process with the object because of its certain presence to with I agree but It makes me question about the gaze of the object and the echo of that gaze.. whether the object is trying to talk to us or are we attracted towards it enough to notice it more? Aren’t we making that decision for ourself?