In The Trace Of The Law: The Deep River Project

The measurements were taken in width and length, and the height of each was referenced to the standard height of drywall material (8 feet). The width of the walls wsa rounded down to the narrowest section of each floor engraving where a prior partition existed.

The partitions were then constructed from building materials: 2″x4″x8′ metal studs; 1″x2″x8′ metal studs; and 3/8″x4’x8′ drywall, joined with joint compound and compound tape.

The lighting of the space was left according to the previous exhibition at DeepRiver. The four partitions were to be destroyed at the conclusion of the exhibition, and the wall drawings were to be painted over with white paint in order to bring the walls and space back to its previous condition..

The images you are viewing here are from the initial documentation of this project before, during, and immediately after installation. Unfortunately, final documentation of this project was not possible due to the unforeseen destruction and “de-installation” by DeepRiver without consent or permission of artist.

It is believed that the critique of DeepRiver as an institution instigated the destruction and de-installation of the work, and that the “rising frustration” was largely due to the critique being made evident in written format via a handout. To view a replica of the original handout in PDF format click here.

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