I found the selection of site was successful, the journey of getting to the site corresponds well with the sequence of the ritual. The arrangement of the chosen texture was quite effective as well, it received the effect that was intended, teasing with the participant's mind, predictability and expectancy. They exclaimed a sound of surprise when they meet the unexpected and sudden change of texture that didn't follow the gradient.
Another reaction I noticed was also that participants slow down when they come to the softest (least familiar) texture, the last stage of erotic tactility, so they enjoyed exploring that particular texture. Afterwards, they also added they wanted to go back to that texture to experience it again, even though they also want to move forward and seek for the finish line and security.
Critique
The compromise of the concept of helplessness and concept of trust in a reversed situation tends to reduce the effectiveness of the installation. It might have been better to choose one to focus on and fuller enhance it to get a stronger and more powerful reaction.
If the idea of helplessness is executed with the participants completely suspended (without accompany) might show a more vivid process in their reaction. A development of movement and growing confidence; from crawling to kneeling to walking.
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