Blowback
Post-Industrial / United States of America
Seven white hydrocal basins were arranged in formation, each containing used oil. The oil surfaces initially functioned as black mirrors, reflecting sky and viewers. Over seven weeks, exposure to air and weather altered the material: resinous rings formed and deepened, debris accumulated, rainwater pooled, and rainwater evaporated. Reflection shifted from image to record.
During the installation period, several basins were vandalized, cracking the hydrocal and spilling oil onto surrounding surfaces. The damage was left uncorrected. As a result, deliberate placement and unplanned intervention became materially indistinguishable, merging intention and disruption within a single weathered field of residue. ⌬
Location: Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Presenter: Dissentia Curatorial Services
Industry: Arts and Culture—Outdoor Installation and Public Art
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