Persistent Optimism

2010/11

Glitter, air compressors, hose, fittings, buckets, funnels

Installation view: Artspace, Sydney. Photography: Silversalt

220 kg of silver glitter was blown in randomised bursts down the walls of the gallery, piling in corners and gradually building into drifts on the floor. The ‘machine’ continued to function until it had consumed the glitter supply and buried itself in it’s own actions.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.