The Negative of Light
2022
Mixed media: Burnt-out light bulbs
These are the light bulbs removed from cars and other vehicles when they are replaced. I asked a vehicle mechanic if he would save these used light bulbs. It took many months for him to make this little heap. It represents the inverse of illumination..
After Cornelia Parker
The Negative of Building
2022
Mixed media: wings, other body parts of ants, undigested remains of the foundations.
The residue left by flying ants burrowing into my house from the street. It took them five weeks to make this little heap. It represents the precarity of construction..
After Cornelia Parker
The Negative of Barley
2022
The dust that falls off Pearl Barley that has been kept in an airtight jar for years after its best-by date.
It represents the inverse of sustenance..
After Cornelia Parker
Cat Fight
2008
Two cats were fighting in the street. They jumped on the plantpot that contained Rosemary and knocked it over and broke it. There were exactly four fragments..
Hidden Lights
2008
Mixed media: semi-transparent bag and battery powered LED lights.
