
Model of Interdependence
Project Overview
This project explores interpersonal relationships through the lens of the Model of Interdependence in psychology, which outlines four distinct stages leading to intimacy: pooled, sequential, reciprocal, and comprehensive. Framing interaction as the core mechanism of human bonding, the installation examines how proximity and dynamic exchange gradually shape personal connections over time.
Project Details
Focusing on the pivotal role of dialogue in relationship building, JungJiea employs the analogy of a Ping-Pong game to illustrate how continuous interaction shapes social ties. The back and forth rhythm of table tennis reflects the fluid nature of human communication, encompassing one-sided exchanges, active mutual rallies, and deliberate misses where a return is withheld.
Transcending the barriers of language and cultural differences, this visual dynamic highlights that dialogue is fundamentally rooted in active initiative. Whether smooth or disrupted, every volley serves as a gesture of engagement, demonstrating that human connection relies on the willingness to participate in the game of exchange.



