2019
neon sculpture, hay bales
neon sculpture: 5 H × 50 W in (12.7 H × 127 W cm)
installation dimensions variable
Sit Around and Wait reconsiders the lament of a scientist waiting for a centrifuge in a biotech lab. The phrase, rendered in neon, invites viewers to settle into a bale of hay to do exactly that while watching a molecular animation of proteins unraveling. The sign functions as an invitation, a command, and a resignation. But also a mantra for moments of uncertainty and anticipation.
Sit Around and Wait reconsiders the lament of a scientist waiting for a centrifuge in a biotech lab. The phrase, rendered in neon, invites viewers to settle into a bale of hay to do exactly that while watching a molecular animation of proteins unraveling. The sign functions as an invitation, a command, and a resignation. But also a mantra for moments of uncertainty and anticipation.
...Splan portrays the scientific process in all of its slowness and setbacks. The sounds and tactile experiences evoke a sanctity of space, creating an ambiance that’s almost reverent in its effect...
Project Support provided by The Science Center Bioart Residency, Integral Molecular, Esther Klein Gallery, The Knight Foundation
Exhibitions include Esther Klein Gallery
