This video artwork was created over the course of five months, through lived experience inside Phone-bar—a tech shop that repairs all kinds of devices, from phones and tablets to computers. Unlike most tech shops, which often feel sterile or impersonal, Phone-bar is a bright, social space, thanks to its owner.

This project was also a way for me to collaborate with my dad. He offered insights on the filming and framing, gave guidance on the video, and helped with translations. It became a co-creation—an artwork grounded in shared experience.

This is a socially engaged piece. It documents the everyday interactions that unfold in this space, paying close attention to the human connections at its core. These moments are small but meaningful—reminders of the warmth that can exist even in tech-centered environments.

The work also critiques the wider tech industry, which often pushes us to constantly buy new, while designing devices to fail or become obsolete. Phone-bar, by contrast, is a place that not only repairs broken devices but also preserves the memories and stories attached to them. It’s a space of care, both for objects and the people who bring them in.