Gibson / Martelli (igloo) : VISITOR

1 Jan 2000-1 Apr 2012

Overview

Inspired by the artists' travels to the snowy mountains of the Canadian Rockies and developed during research at the Banff Arts Centre, VISITOR investigates the experience of place: real and invented panoramas illustrate the beauty and strangeness of the natural world. Vermilion Lake is a full-size replica of a trappers’ cabin, which houses an interactive virtual environment including a rowing boat which visitors are invited to row. where the bears are sleeping is a film depicting monochromatic imagery of glaciers, forests and frozen landscapes. Employing techniques used in video games, the exhibition plays with our apprehension of different forms of reality. Gibson / Martelli work together as igloo. Their first work won them a BAFTA nomination and their installations, video works, online projects and performances have featured in international exhibitions and festivals including the 52nd Venice Biennale. VISITOR is a touring exhibition produced in association with artsdepot. Commissioned by the Henry Moore Foundation and Arts Council England. Supported by The Banff Centre, Canada.