table sequence, 2008
This installation featured in "Not at All" comprises three compact installations enclosed within vitrines, two situated in the foyer and one in the east wing. Each installation delves into diverse domestic interactions one might experience in daily life. The "table sequence" depicts an interaction between a child and an adult, showcasing the proper method of setting the table. Each place setting is printed on paper and torn into eight sections and continually reassembled by the pair.
The mechanization of daily life and culture becomes palpable when observing the repetitive actions involved in the setting, clearing, and resetting of the table. In this orchestrated routine, the mundane yet essential task of arranging the table setting is stripped of its traditional warmth and individuality, replaced by a mechanized sequence that mirrors the mechanical rhythm of modern life. The act of placing utensils, arranging plates, and then swiftly clearing them, only to reset the table in an unending loop, encapsulates the routine nature of these tasks in the context of an automated and streamlined existence. It symbolizes how our daily rituals, once infused with personal touches and care, have now been mechanized and standardized, illustrating a transformation in the way we engage with the everyday rituals that shape our lives and culture.
NOT AT ALL - Exhibition Title Wall
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