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Artist Puts Flossing in a New Light

Adam Bock’s interactive artwork FLOSS uses changing light conditions to transform a familiar oral hygiene routine into a visual experience.

  • By

  • Fred W. Michmershuizen

  • September 24, 2026

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Objective:

To present flossing as an intimate act through an artistic lens, as described by artist Adam Bock.

Approach:
  • Artwork Description: Adam Bock's work, FLOSS, explores the act of flossing on a large scale, transforming a private routine into a public experience.
  • Interactive Component: Viewers can use ultraviolet light to see different color transformations in the artwork, influenced by exposure duration and distance.
Key Findings:
  • FLOSS can appear as four different paintings depending on lighting conditions.
  • The artwork glows in the dark after exposure to ultraviolet light.
Interpretation:

Bock's work challenges the perception of flossing by making it a visceral and confrontational experience, as stated in his artist statement.

Conclusion:

FLOSS is part of ArtPrize 2026, an international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which runs until October 3, 2026.

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Artist Puts Flossing in a New Light

  • by Fred W. Michmershuizen

  • September 24, 2026

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