A Latent Image, 2018
in collaboration with QianQian She
wood, polyurethane, glass tank, plastic sheeting, wire, cola, Michelangelo plaster bust, FM/AM radio, FM transmitter
wood, polyurethane, glass tank, plastic sheeting, wire, cola, Michelangelo plaster bust, FM/AM radio, FM transmitter
A re-enactment of Plato’s Cave was conducted within the constructed space, where the disembodied voice of Michelangelo was channeled through the airwaves. FM radios were placed behind the stairs, and a transmitter was hidden in sight - broadcasting a trace of a lost voice.The floors were painted and designed based on Plato’s Analogy of the Divided Line.
recorded audio of Michelangelo's voice and a specter through the FM airwaves.
the audio was played through FM radios that were hidden underneath the seating area, receiving signal from a FM transmitter in the space.
