Sculpture in the Vineyards is an annual event taking place in the Wollombi are of NSW Hunter Valley, sculptures are installed in multiples vineyards in the area. post tension(ing): a monument to yesterday’s comfort was installed in Wollombi village.
Statement:
Post tensioning is an engineering technique that uses cables threaded through a structure to keep it stable.
The steps involved in the life of a product: designing-making-transporting-desiring-buying-energy consumption are like beads on a cable, post-tensioned by its perceived value and ongoing usage. When we choose to discard a product the line of tension breaks, each bead falling into irrelevance.
This ‘monument’ is a reminder that our choices keep the post-tensioning in place …or not.
It is also a reminders to be sure what systems we thread our tension through (what systems do you post tension?) Question everything; are you holding together only that which serves the future of all things?
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This work was first installed at the reIMAGINE Sculpture Prize in Nowra where it was awarded the main prize.
Sculpture in the Vineyards 2019 exhibition dates were: 26 October – 10 November 2019
