lorrainesnape

  • impact (imminent)

    As the impact plays out, the balloon becomes balletic, displaying a certain beauty in its deathly end.

    impact (imminent)

  • step (this way)

    Hiding in plain sight, this sensitive installation, only occasionally makes its presence known to those who pass over it or care to take a closer look. This is a subtle intervention in a place of quiet reflection and contemplation, where we consider the small and everyday elements of life alongside the spiritual.

    step (this way)

  • charred (remains)

    The ritual of striking a match, to light a candle and think of a loved one, is commonplace in church. This artwork is intended to draw attention to this and act as a focus for further pause and contemplation.

    charred (remains)

  • satellites of love

    a universe of dust and galaxies reflect off of a chrome beach ball and hexagonal mirrors. a giant disco ball satellite to celebrate mardi gras

    satellites of love

  • what will be will be

    The balloon is floating majestically in the air, but at times the falls to the ground and bobs along. It precariously hovers above mouse traps, occasionally triggering them.

    what will be will be

  • constrained

    the ball cannot comfortably fit in this environment, it cannot freely roll down the slope, or pass through doorways, it is constrained

    constrained

  • off track

    Up high on the gallery wall, 2 wobbly black whips slowly rotate like the hands of a clock. rhythmically carving tracks through fun snaps nestled on a shelf below. Occasionally one falls and the explosion resonates through the space and beyond.

    off track

  • off balance

    ball bearings, magnets, mirror ball motors and saloon door hinges combine in a series of works precariously balanced and deliberately arranged to watch, brush past, touch or avoid

    off balance

  • monochrome suspended

    Magnets and ferromagnetic elements are exploited to suspend plastics, polystyrene and acrylic tubing.

    monochrome suspended

  • hook-a-boat

    paddling pool, ocean balls, encyclopaedia pages, neodymium magnets, string, wooden poles, child’s chair

    hook-a-boat