Relational Aesthetics and Activation
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Times subject to change.
In this space, your actions, choices, and engagement shape the artwork as much as the materials and concepts that underpin it. Each moment spent interacting with the piece contributes to the evolving narrative of the work. It is a conversation between you, the artwork, and the gallery itself. No two experiences will be the same, because you are part of the process, and together we will create something unique.
The concept of remote stretches beyond the physical—this artwork invites you to consider distance not only in space but in time. Remote speaks to the idea of being far away, whether in the present moment or across a timeline. Your participation connects these distances, linking the here and now with the past and future, and transforming them in real-time.
Control in this piece serves a dual purpose. To control is to regulate, to influence the flow and direction of the artwork—but also to rule, to have authority over its shape, its presence, and its evolution. In Remote Control, you are invited to both regulate and rule, as your decisions play a vital role in how the work unfolds. But, much like a remote device that has the power to change, pause, or alter, the artwork itself has the power to shift you, too. It’s a balance between action and reaction, control and surrender.
We invite you to reconsider the boundaries between artist and audience. Rather than presenting a final, fixed piece, Remote Control thrives on your input, where your decisions and connections fuel the creative process. It is an artwork that evolves with you, where the boundaries between creator and spectator blur, and we all become co-creators.
Step in, participate, and see how your interactions help shape this evolving artwork. The power is in your hands—literally and figuratively. Remote Control is not just about where you are now—it’s about how you connect to the far-away, the distant, and the unknown, while exploring the balance between regulating and ruling the work as it comes to life.
‘Remote Control’ is a Metro Arts activation.
Images courtesy of the Daniel Clifford.
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