The blog got me thinking about audience interactions with art in general although they are speaking specifically of interactivity. I believe leaving area of ambiguity in all forms of art is necessary because we as humans like to fill in the gaps and when an art piece leaves room for interpretation the artist themselves may view it as their own self-expression but audiences would as-well since by interpreting it they insert a part of themselves into it through the restrictions the artist would make.

On another note, viewing these interactive pieces as performances gives me a new perspective on what makes effective and engaging interactive projects because there’s a difference between being an observer and looking at a painting and actually interacting with, for example, sensors and lights exhibition. Projects that make their audience feel like they’re also making something meaningful that they are in control can be the core of an interactive art experience and its memorability and enjoyability. The artist themselves can take the audience interacting with a piece of art in and of its self.