The Cheek Sense is a sensory board that explores the variable concepts and sensitivities of touch in two different areas of the body. The board presents a series of interesting textures, and one’s cheek is used as the primary sense to explore the textures.
The experiment is designed to explore not only the sensitivities of one body part to another, but also to explore the notion of trust through the lack of sight. Protecting one’s face is a very human quality, and this design challenges people to trust that the textures won’t damage them.However, the primary objective of the design is to compare the interpretation of the textures on the cheek versus the fingers. The different surface areas and numbers of nerve endings ensure both experiences are independently unique.
Instructions & Images
- Establish where the board is.
- Don the blindfold. Ensure it doesn't cover the cheek.
- Get someone to lift the curtain for you and roll it up.
- Place your right cheek on the right-hand end of the board, and move your cheek forward along the board at a pace that suits.
- When you have reached the end, go back and move your fingers along the textures in the same way.
- Think about different words you would use to describe the experience.
- Contemplate the difference between the sensations.
- Realise how much more “intelligent” your fingers are.
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