Annie James
‘Scan-xiety’ kiln formed and powder printed glass, metal, Perspex Scanxiety is an interactive glass zoetrope exploring the emotional strain of waiting for medical scan results. Made from kiln-formed and powder-printed glass, the piece relies on a pulley system that requires two participants: one to operate the mechanism and another to observe the looping internal imagery. This unequal interaction reflects the loss of agency and helplessness often felt during medical uncertainty. The repetitive, circular motion echoes the mental cycles of anxiety, fear, and hope that accompany these waiting periods. Drawing on personal experience, the work invites reflection on vulnerability, control, and the invisible weight carried by those caught in limbo.