Through the Tin Can
This project is based on the nostalgic act of connecting two tin cans with some string to communicate with someone who is standing far away. I always saw this on the TV shows I watched in the 90’s as a child, and after trying it with a neighbor, I quickly learned it didn’t work. The two cans in this exhibit are at first connected by string, but become tied onto a mess of other objects throughout the gallery. Take a moment to listen to what each can has to say.
Many of the items displayed are nostalgic or in some way sentimental, creating a giant “Eye Spy” game for the viewer. I enjoy the idea that everything we own becomes a part of us in some way, and each item holds different memories and secrets. I wanted to recreate the feeling you get when cleaning our your childhood bedroom as an adult, as I recently did when my parents moved.
The music performed during the concert portion of this residency ties into these same themes. I wanted to utilize the physical gallery space as much as possible, so most of the music is in some way made using items found here. Several audio clips used are from home movies that I recently digitized, adding even more personal nostalgia.
Many of the items displayed are nostalgic or in some way sentimental, creating a giant “Eye Spy” game for the viewer. I enjoy the idea that everything we own becomes a part of us in some way, and each item holds different memories and secrets. I wanted to recreate the feeling you get when cleaning our your childhood bedroom as an adult, as I recently did when my parents moved.
The music performed during the concert portion of this residency ties into these same themes. I wanted to utilize the physical gallery space as much as possible, so most of the music is in some way made using items found here. Several audio clips used are from home movies that I recently digitized, adding even more personal nostalgia.
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This project is presented as part of SMUSH Gallery’s Summer 2024 Arts Residency Program, with public support from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund.
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