Lobby Activation: Soft Systems

Exhibit is open June 2 – 14 | Mon – Fri | 12pm – 5pm
In collaboration with The Atlanta Opera, Ferst Center for the Arts presents Soft Systems, an immersive art and technology gallery inspired by Water Memory.

The interactive exhibition explores memory, empathy, and accessibility through multisensory installations engaging sound, touch, and spatial experience. Inspired by assistive technologies and tools used by individuals living with dementia, the featured works examine how art, design, and innovation can foster connection, recognition, and comfort.

Featured artists and collaborators include:

• Emma Chammah, Atlanta-based Artist
• Sylvia Janicki, PhD graduate at Georgia Tech
• Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, Tools for Life and Assistive Technology at Georgia Tech
• Alliance Theatre’s Memory Café, Creative experiences for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or Parkinson’s and their care givers.