Awkward Moment #2 is an elaboration of
#1 with a change of sex and scenario. In this work we see a young
woman squatting over a street drain in a back alley somewhere in
Barcelona. A large macadam covered wooden box holds the drain and
the pump mechanism, and the black alley is a duratrans(dry transfer
on acetate) photograph illuminated by a light box. The situation
is immediately clear due to the position of the woman as well as
the expression of uncertainty on her face. The woman, in a moment
of desperation has sought to find a semi-secluded place in which
to relieve herself. There is a blinking button in the front right
corner of the base. When activated, the sculpture immediately releases
a stream of yellow liquid simulating the woman urinating. The mouth
and eyes begin to move suggesting a feeling of insecurity, and a
woman's voice beseeches the viewer with questions such as: "Is anybody
coming? Can anybody see?" As her eyes dart from left to right the
viewer is immediately put into the role of voyeur and confidant.
Motherboard
of the sculpture. Bottom left: microcontroller PCB; Top right: Mp3
player.
• Size:
N/A - Media: Steel, Duratrans, aluminium profiles, amplified speakers,
servo motors, water pump, microcontroller, mp3 player - 2003
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