Rolling of Toilet paper
installation
mixed media
2021
mixed media
2021
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constantly moving,
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constantly present,
compulsorily present, |
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as part of the city as part of the ever moving urbanisation |
The ubiquity of toilet paper across cities, buildings and homes marks it as a quiet constant of modern life. Its function is tied directly to use, where there are more people, it disappears more quickly, subtly indexing human presence and activity.
This kinetic installation translates that relationship into motion. Equipped with motors and interactive controls, it responds to visitor engagement by spinning, draping, and folding over time. The rolling of the paper takes on a clockwork quality, becoming a measure of activity within the space.
This kinetic installation translates that relationship into motion. Equipped with motors and interactive controls, it responds to visitor engagement by spinning, draping, and folding over time. The rolling of the paper takes on a clockwork quality, becoming a measure of activity within the space.
Installation view of Rolling of Toilet Paper at the exhibition at Gillman Barracks, as part of Singapore Art Week 2021. Photo was taken by See Kian Wee.
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Installation view of Rolling of Toilet Paper at Jurong Regional Library, 2021