This work was made for viewer interaction in the gallery. I wanted to create a work that simulated a change occurring. At a recent Fruitmarket Gallery exhibition – Possibilities of the Object – experiments in modern and contemporary Brazilian art inspired this piece.
This work by Willys de Castro really got me engaged with making work for a gallery. Most of my work is made in the form of participatory art. I have shied away from exhibition for years but have really enjoyed challenging my work to present in a gallery space.
Drawing from scientific drawings – I needed my pattern (image at top of post) to be exact. Maths is not my strong point, so my boyfriend studied the pattern and used pythagoras theorem for my pattern arrangement on acrylic!
Image above is my Dad demonstrating a Leica Laser Measure at the gallery opening. This spontaneous action came about when I explained to a few listening punters that I had been to a “Using Light as a Ruler” science talk. The talk (mentioned in my ‘Research’ post) showcased the work of scientists in Glasgow University, using laser lights to make a device to measure gravitational waves. My brother piped up and told us that they use laser light for distance measurements in building works. My Dad (who works with him) disappeared for a few minutes and returned with the laser tool and proceeded to measure the gallery which grabbed the attention of everyone!
Just perfect!!
