Our True Nature, 2011.
an installation by E.T.N. Smibert
October 10 - 14, 2011
Little Gallery, University of Calgary
Our true nature is the soul Dixon, Pamela, FFWD October 10, 2011
A loud soundscape of a prairie rainstorm filled the space, along with the aroma of yellowed decomposing leaves. The leaves covered the entire gallery floors and became very dry and brittle by the end of the exhibition.
Three tents of different sizes we present in the space and a star projector cast a simulated image of the universe and stars on the ceiling, walls and tents.
The only lights in the exhibit were inside each tent, inviting the viewer to enter into the space by themselves or with others. The installation was a place to enter and forget briefly about ordinary time and place.