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W5273
14.10.2012
Cut Here - Bryndís Björnsdóttir
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Cut Here The work proposed for Art Needs Space is a simple drawing of a kite. The kite is digitally drawn as well as hand drawn but the hand drawn elements can be seen in the “cut here” lines of the kite figure. The two-dimensional poster is glued o ...

Cut Here The work proposed for Art Needs Space is a simple drawing of a kite. The kite is digitally drawn as well as hand drawn but the hand drawn elements can be seen in the “cut here” lines of the kite figure. The two-dimensional poster is glued on the surface of a three-dimensional object in public space. An additional extended space is indicated with the suggested action of cutting out the kite and using it for leisure. The structure that the poster is posted on therefore implies the present public space but can hardly be incorporated in the action of the public. Thus the work calls forth a dialogue about the usage of public space and questions about what means we are given to perform certain actions in the public space. By presenting it near Mauerpark, the work becomes like every other sign that implies orders of how we should approach, move within, and address public space. The white surface of the drawing calls forth the expression of passers-by. It is in a way a blank sheet but at the same time the basic structure of the drawing doesn’t give much space for additions that will dramatically subvert the image. While explicitly denoting a kite, the shape subtly but clearly refers to a crucifix, a symbol used in public space for centuries. At sundays Mauerpark is the site of an open, inclusive and all-embracing secular gathering of people young and old, that might be seen as an alternative to religious communal gatherings. It will be interesting to see in the time period during which the kite drawing is on display, how the public sees it fit their space and their needs for it. It should be noted that the size of the drawing is variable, minimum A1.

Cut Here The work proposed for Art Needs Space is a simple drawing of a kite. The kite is digitally drawn as well as hand drawn but the hand drawn elements can be seen in the “cut here” lines of the kite figure. The two-dimensional poster is glued o ...

Cut Here The work proposed for Art Needs Space is a simple drawing of a kite. The kite is digitally drawn as well as hand drawn but the hand drawn elements can be seen in the “cut here” lines of the kite figure. The two-dimensional poster is glued on the surface of a three-dimensional object in public space. An additional extended space is indicated with the suggested action of cutting out the kite and using it for leisure. The structure that the poster is posted on therefore implies the present public space but can hardly be incorporated in the action of the public. Thus the work calls forth a dialogue about the usage of public space and questions about what means we are given to perform certain actions in the public space. By presenting it near Mauerpark, the work becomes like every other sign that implies orders of how we should approach, move within, and address public space. The white surface of the drawing calls forth the expression of passers-by. It is in a way a blank sheet but at the same time the basic structure of the drawing doesn’t give much space for additions that will dramatically subvert the image. While explicitly denoting a kite, the shape subtly but clearly refers to a crucifix, a symbol used in public space for centuries. At sundays Mauerpark is the site of an open, inclusive and all-embracing secular gathering of people young and old, that might be seen as an alternative to religious communal gatherings. It will be interesting to see in the time period during which the kite drawing is on display, how the public sees it fit their space and their needs for it. It should be noted that the size of the drawing is variable, minimum A1.