Je-ne-sais-quoi 2

Je-ne-sais-quoi 2 (I-Do-Not-Know-What 2), 2011.

Gauze, paper pulp, pigments.

Private collection, Portugal.

The title is borrowed from the French philosopher Vladimir Jankelevitch's book Je-ne-sais-quoi (I-Do-Not-Know-What) that explore notions of instant and decision, and of “what is just happening” or “about to happen”. As the petals are suspended 6 cm (2 in) from the wall, the shadow accentuates the impression that they are just about to fall or to move imperceptibly.

Exhibitions

Sur le fil, 2012.

In Bloom, 2011.

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Installation view, Keitelman Gallery.

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Installation view, Keitelman Gallery.

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Installation view, Islip Art Museum.
Installation by Alison Williams in the foreground.

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Installation view, Islip Art Museum.

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Installation, private collection.