Glass page, fingerprints
2020
In this performance, I present an unassuming glass page on the wall and gather participants around it. I then guide the group through a series of prompts that include the passing around of the glass page. Fingerprints, and other marks, take the place of text on the document and serve as a new language. This project is ongoing.
“…the smooth running of the ancient world was predicated on the exchange of letters…” - Keith Houston, A Cover to Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time
“…the book throughout history as a constantly evolving tool for social change…“ - Alyssa Adams, A History of the Book: Disrupting Society from Tablet to Tablet
The untouched document before the performance.
With eyes closed, the participants listen to my guided meditation.
I prompted the group to respond non-verbally as a way to explore alternative methods of communicating. Here, one participant poured water onto the floor in what appears to be an attempt to mimic the shape of the glass in the puddle.
Another example of residue from the non-verbal responses.
One participant took a sheet of paper, dipped it in the water puddle, and then placed it on the wall next to the glass page. Another non-verbal response to the piece.
An example of a fingerprint left on the glass after the performance.
Glass heels, journal, concrete
2019
Disposable camera photographs, molten glass
2019
Glass, shelf, wall paint
2019
Borosilicate glass, blown glass, embroidery hoops, LED light, plywood
2018
Sheet glass, fused glass powder, audio of brushing teeth
2018
PC: Elizabeth Lamark
Blown glass, Kevlar suit
2018
Gorilla Glass screen protector, overhead projector
2018
Borosilicate and soft glass components, sand, twine, alcohol, cloth, graphite, kiln shelf, marver
2018
Exact sizes and shapes vary
Clear and/or opalescent
2018-ongoing
PC: Elizabeth Lamark
