Miniature object
Cellophane wrap, plastic glass, colored threads 5,2 x 2,2 x 7,5 cm
Dynamo Projektraum 13, Zurich 2018
Curated by Spieglerey
The work + - o / v x documents in an abstract graphical form a relationship over a period of 19 months.
The values are based on a daily tabulated notation, whereby the height of a thread represents the sum of all values per month. Every day, it was notated whether the mood in the relationship was good, neutral or negative and whether one saw each other or not. The colors of the threads reflect this (yellow: (+), blue: (o), red: (-), left area green thread: seen (v), right area green thread: not seen (x)).
The work + o - / v x represents the absurd attempt to evaluate an intangible emotional relationship between two people using seemingly objective methods. The totally subjective as well as unilateral assessment of a day aims to determine "unadulterated" over time whether it was a happy or unfortunate relationship.
Threads are chosen for the visualization of data, as on the one hand they represent a link of two elements, a compound, but can also lead to an entanglement on the other hand and tear easily due to their filigree character. The material construction of the work reflects the fragility of the relationship.