Do you want us here or not (MHR) - Bench

Physical precarity and accessibility are central themes in Shannon’s work. Even well-intentioned designs often prioritize an able-bodied experience, requiring adaptation and resulting in exhaustion. Shannon’s benches, stools, and cushions, collectively titled Do you want us here or not? are intended to be used. They center the experiences of people with disabilities and invoke forms of activism, such as sit-ins, which bring visibility to a cause without requiring one to march or stand for hours.