prospects 4.8. 前景 // industrial stitching on polyester // mirrors // 90cm x 130cm // 2019
One of 2 installations exploring urban growth and expansion, counterfeiting, claims to power and the role of traditions in a digitised world, exhibited at the A5 Museum following a two-month artist residency in Chengdu, China
It features a display at the end of a black, tunnel-like space. Viewed from a distance, the visitor sees a kind of precious fabric that may resemble valuable shu brocade due to its beautiful shiny surface, but on closer inspection proves to be a cheap counterfeit of the ancient traditional craft. Shu embroidery represents one of the most prosperous periods in China. Originally, the colourful traditional patterns, such as plum and hibiscus blossoms, were meant to bring luck and joy. We have changed this pattern with 4 traffic junctions of Chengdu in the graphical representation of the navigation apps. Mirrors are placed at the top and bottom of the installation to create an infinite curved mirror effect, reminiscent of China's One Belt One Road project.
