Untitled

1995

In this work the artist considers the body in relation to the institution of architecture through the appropriation of a CCTV image projected onto the neo-classical façade of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. This suggests, by projection, a fragment of the frieze. 

A roundel of light gradually filled with the images of the surveyed figures. The roundel slowly disappeared to leave the CCTV image on the entablature. These contemporary figures echo the allegorical relief figures on the pediment to reflect upon the power and cultural status of the institution.

Commissioned by Cambridge Darkroom in association with Eastern Arts Board and Cambridge University Department of Architecture and the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge.

Medium: Glass theatrical gobo, red gels, theatrical lamps, dissolve units, timers.

Dimensions: Approx; 1mt 50cms Diameter.