Descent (2004)

For this installation, the elevator shaft and car that connect the two floors of the gallery are transformed into an immersive environment that alternates between a wild/awaken state and a dormant/hiding state as it reacts to the presence of people. At the back of the gallery, bright white flashing lights and loud distorted sounds spill out of the freight elevator. Once a visitor approaches the elevator car, the lights shut down, the distortion ceases, and only a dim red light remains aglow within it as rustling sounds emanate from its sides. The sounds of bees fade in and out as the car travels between floors. When the elevator is vacated, the flashing lights and distorted noise start again, and continue until another visitor approaches.

Descent 2004, site-specific reactive mixed media and sound installation; motion detector, lights, electronics, sound
		For this installation, the elevator shaft and car that connect the two floors of the gallery are transformed into an immersive environment that alternates between a wild/awaken state and a dormant/hiding state as it reacts to the presence of people. At the back of the gallery, bright white flashing lights and loud distorted sounds spill out of the freight elevator. Once a visitor approaches the elevator car, the lights shut down, the distortion ceases, and only a dim red light remains aglow within it as rustling sounds emanate from its sides. The sounds of bees fade in and out as the car travels between floors. When the elevator is vacated, the flashing lights and distorted noise start again, and continue until another visitor approaches.
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