12.18.2007

plastic optimism: a practice in enabling constraints






ignition 4, leonard and bina ellen gallery, montreal, quebec.
felt, mini speakers, mini lcd screens, foam core, wood, bungee cords.








photo credits: caroline boileau


A series of soft sculptures were built from 1" industrial felt, a headpiece for one occupant, and another for two. The completed sculptures were hung from the ceiling by means of bungee cords. Small amplifiers embedded in the walls of these constructions played back simple instructions for movement, step to the right, up, down. A third sculpture included steps that lead up into a foam core building. The participant was encouraged to place their head within, in order to view footage of a person moving within an institutional setting, the original foam sculpure placed upon her head. 

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