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Carol Emmons

Cosmogony 2.0

2014

Long strings of creation stories from different cultures ringed the gallery, encircling a central tower with a concave lighthouse mirror. Tracks around the perimeter bore doll cribs, each with items that suggested different cosmological theories (a clockwork universe, chance, etc.). Additionally, rolling typing stands bore electric candles and wooden chained “books” with alchemical and cosmological diagrams. A seemingly infinite ladder appeared to reach to the heavens through the skylight, all suggesting a universe under construction.

Materials
steel, wood, rope, vinyl, VCT tile, mirrors, found objects, incandescent lights
Dimensions
19’6” x 41’ x 41’