PLAY AND DECAYCrafted from a variety of materials found in the studio, at home and in nature, the sculpture undergoes gradual change as the candles burn, altering its shape over time. While manicured nails are considered a female read ideal of beauty put upon flinta*-persons, they are de-contextualised within a landscape of these found materials. The shapes of the pieces emerge intuitively during the sculpting of the clay. Visitors were invited not only to observe but to engage with the pieces – whether by simply touching a finger, playing with the wax, just as you might have done as a child or even leaving a personal mark, like the ash of a cigarette or a piece of old chewing gum. Through this interaction, the installation continuously evolved throughout the festival.
feuchtzelle Zurich
Saturday, 26/10/2024
Zentralwäscherei Zurich
Saturday, 23/10/2024
project by
Nina Dettwiler