“When a user launches the software, the video of a mouse’s demise begins to play, while the user’s own mouse cursor replicates the on-screen death throes of the destroyed mouse. Although the physical mouse cannot be restored once destroyed, its cursor is a digital being that can be resurrected again and again, repeating the same motion. The work thus stands as a juxtaposition of physical and digital death.”

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“DanmatsuMouse features discarded computer mice, each modified to perform its unique “death throes” upon interaction. The term danmatsu, in Japanese, referring to the last moments before death, beautifully captures the essence of this installation. Participants trigger these final acts through simple clicks, leading to unexpected responses from each mouse. These include vibrations, sounds, and visual glitches that manifest on connected screens. This interaction is driven by custom software designed to subvert the standard functionalities of a mouse. By manipulating input signals, exonemo transforms ordinary user actions into a series of unpredictable electronic spasms, effectively blurring the lines between conventional hardware operations and artistic expression.” – By: Xulun Luo

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