2005. Water, mirror, paper, projection.
Breathe consists of a 6 × 6-inch mirror atop a narrow pedestal. The surface is covered with a layer of water that extends exactly to the edges of the mirror, which are waxed to prevent the water running off. Light is then reflected off the mirror to cast a rectangular projection on a length of paper behind the pedestal.
The water surface is sensitive to subtle movements such as floor vibrations and air currents. Many viewers discover the responsive properties of the piece by noticing the projection register their breath or footfalls.