In spring 2012, Alice Anderson began to mummify all of the
objects and furniture from her London studio with copper thread while inviting
various performers to join her in these actions at the studio, turning the
studio space into a FACTORY.
In March 2013 Anderson brought a number of chosen objects to
The Print Room, these objects were part of her consciousness and memory and
along with ten performers from the Artist's FACTORY wound copper thread around
objects in front of the audience, showing their specific process of making
sculptures live.
Guest to the theatre were also given the chance to dress in overalls
and become part of the FACTORY, each taking away a completely individual experience
having personal memories invoked as they wrapped their given object, whether it
was an umbrella, a telephone or a guitar.
The action of winding copper thread around objects reveal
movements similar to the shamans' dances, involving the essence of gestures
which explore human existence and experience in relation to objects.
The entire work is inspired by Anderson's childhood. She
recalls inventing games with bobbins as well as undoing threads from seams.
Winding objects is an act of satisfaction, protection, preservation, reparation
and resistance.
Since her time at The Print Room Anderson’s work has continued
with an exhibition at the 55th Venice Biennale until 24th.
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