Norman bailey
(Dis)place
This piece is a contemplation on displacement and free movement. Each object in this piece is on a journey and has a story to tell. For instance, the water may have travelled across oceans, through numerous animal and plant-life, and will continue to flow unsettled after its time as an installation. Consider what stories the main tank may hold; as it comes via a worker at the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.
As part of the exhibition the artist reflected on his own personal stories and association with the objects, particularly the water, and encouraged viewers to do likewise.
As part of the performance, the artist will also displace the water with several of the objects surrounding the water-filled containers. As well as the larger and small stones the artist will displace the water with smaller receptacles.
Photographs © Steve Blunt
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