LIVE/LIFE will show an insect life cycle as an ephemeral gesture throughout the time period of five months. A simple gesture of revealing the life-cycle of insects (in particular the domesticated silkworm or Bombyx Mori) will allow visitors to the art center to “observe (and interact with) nature, inside”. The insects used are silkworms, the only domesticated insect in the world and the silk worms are familiar with - and even rely on - human interaction. These insects are not behind vitrines and there are no barriers between the insects and the audience. Those visiting the A.I.R gallery can get as close to, or as far away from, the insects as they feel they want to. Through the interaction of people, insects, and a particular scene/live installation environment, those who come through the gallery doors could experience the renewed understanding of their personal expectations and associations with things inside that should be outside. The idea is to create a dynamic interpretation of LIFE CYCLE, which produces an activated live gallery space of simultaneous and collective sensory reception.
The month ahead before the Artisphere show is daunting, but I will find things that can be company and guide me as I go. Today I stare at an old syllabus from last semester with dog-ears. AVT103: Spring 2014: HOW TO WORK BETTER (Fischli and Weiss)
1. DO ONE THING AT A TIME
2. KNOW THE PROBLEM
3. LEARN TO LISTEN
4. LEARN TO ASK QUESTIONS
5. DISTINGUISH SENSE FROM NONSENSE
6. ACCEPT CHANGE AS INEVITABLE
7. ADMIT MISTAKES
8. SAY IT SIMPLE
9. BE CALM
10. SMILE