FINISHED INSTALLATION! STUDIO 206!
Artists: Robert Burch and Carolyn Clayton Materials You Chose:
Black Paper and Blue Balloons
Studio Statement:
The installation we designed mimics the layout of a sewer system. We wanted to show the duality of light and dark, the real vs. surreal and the seen vs. the unseen. The darkness and tunnel like aspect is meant to create a mood of fear and anxiety – a claustrophobic “trapped” feeling similar to that of Rembrant’s “St. Bartholomew” or the uncertainty and violent references in “La Casa Viuda.” We aimed to observe the materials so it wasn’t obvious what they were at first sight, and use our skylights to play with shadow. The piece is interactive and tactile and the audience must use all of their senses in order to get the full experience.
