Maddie, with her keen eye for detail and passion for understanding the artists she covers, began the interview by asking Colight about the inspiration behind "Forced Smoking." Colight leaned in, their eyes lighting up with intensity.
"For 'Forced Smoking,' I wanted to explore themes of control, free will, and the societal pressures that influence our choices," Colight explained. "The act of smoking is often seen as a personal choice, but what happens when it's forced upon you? How does that change your perception of autonomy and the human experience?" forced smoking colight maddie 44 exclusive
"In this piece, participants enter a room where they are 'forced' to experience smoking through a multisensory simulation. It's not about glamorizing or demonizing smoking but about stripping it down to its psychological essence. What does it mean to be forced into a habit? How does one react when their senses are manipulated?" Colight described, leading Maddie into the room. Maddie, with her keen eye for detail and