A headless baby with a dunce cap explores shame, vulnerability, and societal judgment, inviting those who feel shamed to confront and release their emotions through both a tactile sculpture and an interactive website featuring its inner voice with AI-generated music..

A headless baby adorned with a dunce cap—a historical symbol of public humiliation—serves as the centerpiece, exploring themes of shame, vulnerability, and societal judgment. The sculpture invites viewers to confront their perceptions of shame, while its headless design symbolizes the containment of overwhelming emotions. Exhibited at Vienna Design Week, it offers both a tactile and emotional connection, urging those who feel ashamed to embrace and release their feelings. Additionally, I created an interactive website where viewers can listen to the inner voice of the Shame Baby, accompanied by AI-generated music, deepening the emotional experience and allowing participants to engage with the work in a more personal, immersive way. This digital extension invites exploration of the complexities of shame and self-acceptance, enhancing the impact of the physical sculpture.