Ernesto Neto: "Humanoids"

From the Humanoid series by Ernesto Neto I ask the questions:
Do objects have the potential to breathe like we do?

"A humanoid (/ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/; from English human and -oid "resembling") is something that has an appearance resembling a human being." - wiki

I'm intrigued by the notion of sculpture having the potential to become an additional part of a human and when wearing the sculpture itself, it being a living thing. We can apply this same concept to costume and that the performer essentially brings the costume itself to life.

In puppetry and object theatre a key element of the performance is to create the illusion that the puppet or object is alive. I'd say that the idea of creating a different or other reality is essential to prompt the viewer to use their imagination. Perhaps it's about forcing a person to imagine themselves differently? For example, on the left there are images of the participants sitting within the Humanoid sculptures - do they feel comfortable about being in this form? What experience do they get from essentially becoming an object? 

For some people they may not realise that the act of wearing the form/ sculpture/ object is a performance in itself. Participatory art is optional and I like the idea of a person consciously deciding whether they want to take part in the event or not. This way the artist and participator creates a trust and bond without ever having communicated before.