By Luke Clark | Project Director
Following the success of our first exhibition in November 2013 at Atlantic Centre for the Arts, Florida (yes it's been over a year now!) we are both still eager to take Progeny to another US state in 2015. We believe our unique sound installation is an inspiring space for public interaction and artistic collaboration. It is our aim through our education programs to spark dialogue around the themes of our project; the community and our environment.
So far we have fundraised an additional $1500 towards this goal through the Global Giving Platform. We are both grateful for the support all donors have given to our project which enabled us to produce the work and to undertake the first exhibition and program of education and events.
Progeny is still in storage awaiting it's next journey. With the help of our donors, we are hopeful that our project can continue to develop and flourish. Our aim is to secure $8500 more before we can commit to the next venue which will take place either in Atlanta or New York.
If you are able to contribute towards the project or to let others know about our work we would be very grateful. Thank you for your continued support.
We wish you and those close to you a very Happy Christmas and New Year,
Luke and Bryce
The Progeny Project
Progeny is an indoor interactive architectural sound installation modeled after a Langstroth beehive. The artists/curators have figuratively become beekeepers, transporting the structure measuring 24 x 24 x 9 ft on a flatbed truck. Through public engagement, performance and collaboration an opportunity is presented to evolve, learn, adapt and interact.
Our project is the result of three years of research and partnership, working in concert with the agricultural community, structural engineers and sound experts.
Progeny is designed whereby every unit is constructed using 4’ x 8’ frames, including walls and flooring. Ten independent walls create nine narrow corridors 24 ft in length. The narrow width of each corridor compels close public interaction. The space above the walls is designed without a joining ceiling. 32 contact microphones under the flooring of the structure pick up the vibrations of people’s footsteps. These, alongside 16 microphones within the walls, transmit sound to 36 speakers throughout the installation.
Emulating the systematic migratory procession beekeepers undertake carrying up to 400 hives on flatbed trucks to temporary locations, this travelling time-based work explores the point at which an artwork is ready for the viewer. Progeny’s journey from one location to another is as much part of the work as when it is assembled for public exhibition. It is neither stationary in it’s physical or intellectual state, constantly evolving through travel and through the communities it interacts with. This journey is documented by film and online media and forms part of future exhibitions.
In location, Progeny becomes an instrument or a platform for public interaction and artistic collaboration providing unique opportunities for the audience to experience and engage with the work.
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