Relics Of The Unrealised
Come In And Find Out, 2021 (2017)
Electronic door lock with smartphone recognition, glass vitrine
32 × 32 × 32 cm
The exhibition concept Come In And Find Out was created in 2017 for a commercial gallery space. It required that visitors to the exhibition book appointments via a specially developed app. When installing the app, visitors agree to allow access to their data. After agreeing, a code was received that allowed them access to the gallery rooms on the booked date. The entrance door to the gallery can be opened with the corresponding code, which was also sent via the app. Upon entering the empty gallery rooms, a doorbell will sound. A gallery staff member steps into the gallery exhibition space and tells the visitors, "Sorry, we are closed now," and leaves. For the duration of the exhibition, this sentence is communicated and implemented via all communication channels.
The work Relics Of The Unrealised Come In And Find Out references this unrealised concept. It consists of an electronic door lock with smartphone recognition, which is presented in a glass vitrine.