The Grid
Interactive collective installation
18 - 27 October 2024, Venushal, Academy
Opening Thursday 17 October, 18:00
A collaboration between Janna Beck, Kris Meeusen, Kristí Fekete, Anh Le Phuong, Shayli Harrison, Peter Lemmens, Karel Tuytschaever, Boris van den Eynden, Annelise Cerchedean, Gina Poortman, Bas Rogiers, Philip Meersman, Tom Dietvorst, and Mathias MU, among others
‘The Grid’ is an interactive installation that utilises a projection mapping on the ceiling of the Venushal, transforming its grid pattern into a dynamic canvas for collective expression. This installation engages participants in real time, exploring the evolving role of the creator in the post-digital era.
Inspired by James Turrell's Skyspace installations and Rafaël Rozendaal's Bring Your Own Beamer concept, which advocates for inclusive, collaborative art, ‘The Grid’ consists of 63 interlocking squares, each nested within the next, creating a mesmerising effect that evolves as participants engage with it. This structure creates a visually engaging and evolving environment as audiences interact with the installation.
‘The Grid’ is part of the celebration of Maxlab's tenth anniversary. Established in 2015 as a research group within the Academy, Maxlab has grown into one of four prominent research groups at the school. To commemorate this milestone, ‘The Grid’ will be featured during ARTICULATE 2024, inviting all artists and researchers who have contributed to Maxlab's evolution to participate in this collective installation.
‘The Grid’ encourages viewers to look up and engage, turning the ceiling into a platform for shared artistic exploration and expression.
(image: ‘BLUE SCREEN OF FUTURE DEATH (Chernobyl Virus edit)’, contribution by Peter Lemmens to ‘The Grid’)
→ This exhibition is part of the research festival ARTICULATE 2024 I ANONYMOUS CREATIVITY - ART WITHOUT ARTISTS
