Messages in a Bottle is an art installation that reimagines the age-old tradition of maritime message-sharing, transforming anonymous storytelling into a captivating phy-digital experience. Individuals can share their deepest secrets or messages through an online platform, and these messages appear on an OLED screen inside a carefully crafted bottle. Everytime someone picks up the bottle, the message changes and a blue light appears as feedback for the viewer.
These bottles, placed in public spaces to be discovered serendipitously, spark wonder and create a silent dialogue between sender and reader. Contributors can anonymously share their stories and feel the thrill of putting a secret out into the world. They see how many people engage with their narratives through an online counter, bridging personal vulnerability with human connection.
The project explores profound human themes: vulnerability, trust, and the universal need to connect. Each discovered message becomes part of a larger tapestry of shared human experience, celebrating the power of collective storytelling.
