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hanging by the thread

hanging by the thread

About

“Hanging by the thread” is an installation showing a common sight with an unusual twist: the wire delivering power to the lit up lightbulb is showing open copper. Not only that, but the wire underwent destruction and is keeping the lightbulb from falling by a single strand of copper wire. The fragile and broken up insulation is inviting spectators to risk the touch. How is the lamp even shining? Can you touch it? Is it supposed to be this way?

Video

Close up of the installation in front of a white wall. A cable is in the middle of the frame vertically. The middle of the cable is ripped apart, the bare copper strand is visible.

Technical Specs

Wire & Lightbulb. Simple materials and evident setup.

Shown at UdK Berlin Rundgang 2021.

Close up of the installation in front of a white wall. A cable is in the middle of the frame vertically with a glowing lightbulb at the end if it. The middle of the cable is ripped apart, the bare copper strand is visible.