The chinese proverb 'wu jin qui yong' loosely translates as 'waste not', which was the title of Song Dong's exhibition at the Barbican last year. The exhibition depicted a fifty year collection of the artist's Mother's entire belongings in which held some sort of significance to her.
There is an echo of loss to this piece; I feel it loosely links with Kerry-anne's photographic piece. I remember walking into the space and feeling overwhelmed by the content, and I would like our exhibition to echo this same sentiment.
Due to the Barbican not being your typical square four walled room, it meant that, as a viewer, you could embark upon a journey through Song Dong's work. The layout of the piece entailed an intended path in which you had no choice but to follow, and yet I felt that it was my own decision to take that particular route whilst walking around the exhibition.
Song Dong managed to portray these everyday objects into a personal artefact; heightening their importance and almost creating a feeling of respect when one is in their presence. The same applies to us with Dale's paper helicopters; as an everyday object, paper is merely a material we use without too much consideration, but Dale's work explores this material as more than 'just' an everyday material. I intend on creating that same level of respect when we explore Dale's paper works of art.
- Alice O'Rourke
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