The Fragile State of Things (Installation)

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This installation is centered around the idea of memory and the information stored in the mind, using the concept of multiples as a visual communication. The wooden cabinet containing glass pieces is representative of the mind, as it is the most commonly and frequently accessed form of storage. Hanging from the inside of the cabinet to communicate fragility, the various glass pieces serve as memories and data which are constantly being influenced by the light coming through them and the dirt that has settled on their surfaces. Though this installation is meant to emulate my grandmother’s old china cabinet and collection of dishes within it, the transparency and suspension of the objects inside imply the fragility of memory and it’s tendency to be influenced by emotion and time. We rely so much on our ability to remember, though our brains are not the most credible resource and are susceptible to change.

 

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