IMPONDERABILIA is a textile installation placed within a doorframe, featuring a frame adorned with spikes facing inward. The work creates a clear boundary between two spaces, one needing to pass through the installation to enter the exhibition space. As the viewer crosses this threshold, they are physically confronted with the texture and potential discomfort of the spikes, transforming the act of entry into a tactile, almost performative gesture.

The piece references the work of performance artists like Marina Abramović, known for exploring bodily endurance and presence, and Rebecca Horn, whose work often involves the body interacting with transformative objects. The installation brings attention to the body’s role as part of the artwork, where the physical crossing of a threshold becomes a symbolic act.

The spikes—representing both danger and protection—suggest a tension between vulnerability and the need to push boundaries. This tension invites reflection on how we navigate personal and societal boundaries, whether physical, emotional, or psychological. IMPONDERABILIA emphasizes the performative nature of the body in art, asking the viewer to consider the act of crossing thresholds as a potential site for transformation or discomfort.

synthetic leather and fiberfill side specific dimension (2024)