The installation, imagined as a space of 'perfection', is inspired by the values traditionally attached to the minimalist design philosophy. The project's conceivement first began with a trip to Naoshima Island, Japan. Work from artists such as James Turrell, Tadao Ando, Lee Ufan, Walter De Maria, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Rei Naito sparked the beginning of the project. Through self-study, observation, research, and exploration, the work uses minimalist design strategy to attempt to convey and stimulate similar messages and feelings captured at Naoshima Island.
Within the piece, the work contradicts the impossible values set by the concept of perfection, a prevalent motif in contemporary minimalist design. Whilst attempting to achieve perfection, naturally, obstacles of imperfection and blemishes emerged. Through the artist's ultra-perfectionist personality, meticulous planning and construction proved ineffective at avoiding imperfection - an inevitable feature of trying to achieve perfection. The idea of perfection being an impossible achievement appears here, as well as comfort with one's own constraints.
The installation features a VR element. Within the VR, we see a 'perfect' version of the work surrounding the viewer. This acts as a demonstration of the artist's idea that the concept of perfection is encouraged by current technologies. For example, the computer is a machine of perfection to the artist. Meticulous design, nano-technology, teams of development, and the abundance of infinite information render the machine an idol of perfection. Technology also inspires perfection in other ways, such as the illusions broadcast through social media accounts, with the majority of users considering design and aesthetics in what they produce. More information and the artist's inspiration can be found through the writings of Lev Manovich.