Was, 1991,UCI Fine Arts Gallery, University of California,
Irvine.
Hammered aluminum sphere, 10´-diameter, occupies center
of floor. Neon word "was" inside ball is visible though
the perforated metal skin. On wall, a seascape photo has been
cut up into 50 sections, each mounted in a separate light box
that strobe flashes at random. Candle on far right wall burns
continuously, candle replaced by gallery staff every two hours.
Audio: Sounds of rainstorm and distant thunder.
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