The conversation between a snake and a butterfly as they attempt to transmit a Wi-Fi code during their updates — their respective mutations: the snake sheds its skin and its tongue lengthens, while the butterfly struggles with its pelvic muscle. Is it a zero? An O? An uppercase or a lowercase letter? The code resembles a nonsensical string of numbers and letters, forming the new alphabet of our communications and relationships.
They are searching for a password.
Pisscène, 2019
VIDEO INSTALLATION, SOUND, 7’11”
TV SCREEN, PALM LEAF, RESINE, METAL, SILICONE, GLITTER, 150 X 250 X 300 CM
FOR CONSTRUIRE SA PRÉTENDUE
AT THE ART CENTER OF THE VILLA ARSON, NICE, FR, 2021
CUR. MARIE DE GAULEJAC
STILLS FROM THE VIDEO: © HAYOUNG
PHOTOS: © JEAN-CHRISTOPHE LETT