Science Faction

plaster, resin, vinyl, c-type prints, macbook, ipad, lapis lazuli, faux cat, goldleaf, magnifying glass, clay, self-published tabloid newspaper Science Faction 08.2018

2018

Through installation and printed matter, this is an exploration of our fascination with the fine line between the spectacle and ‘reality’, the (un)real and how the passing of time can alter fact into fiction and fiction into fact. Symbols of time, rotating dinosaurs and tinned foods enter into our everyday world of science, fiction and fact. Inspired by a quote found on Google search - ‘There‘s No Such Thing As Proof In The Scientific World – There‘s Only Evidence’ - this series explores the relationship between human nature, science, technology and always changing truths.

They stare in timeless wonderment through shop windows. Enraptured. Entranced. Enlightened.

It’s always 10 past 10!

Siri what does Jesus look like?

Bliss...

Everything connects, disconnects. Never ending constellation, everything goes, multiply. Old thoughts dissolve, giving life to knew believes, always evolving. Truths become lies, lies become true.

‘and now have I put in here, as thou seest, with ship and crew, while sailing over the wine-dark sea’

6.5 billion cats surfing.

There is no such thing as proof in the scientific world. Just evidence. Proof implies there is not room for error.

The edges of the upper front should line up parallel to the lower lip when smiling. When your bite is closed, about one-half to two-thirds of the length of the bottomteeth should be visible.

What’s up with all the rocks?

A nosegay was also known as a "talking bouquet"

As I join, faceless figures emerge from the shop window. A lump has formed; a nose? Webbed hands on hips. One leg cocked forward, balancing the figure. Leather handbags and shoes are thrusted up and placed forward on plinth-like stands. Elevated like relics; religious artefacts; sacrificial offerings. Spotlights flood the possession filled glass chambers.

Credits: Photography by Abel Shah