Temporal Trace

‘Temporal Trace’ is an exploration of the power of indexical signifiers of human presence. This work utilises the motifs of traces left by ancient, unknowable human beings throughout history and the natural materials they would have used, namely beeswax, chalk and unfired clay, as a carrier for the traces of a modern audience and the artist themself.  

Drawing on physical touch connection necessitated by the index, ‘Temporal Trace’ seeks to build a closeness to our humanity, transcending modern convention, through a record of touch. This installation is imbued with a materiality that is a witness to presence, seeking to create space for an audience to physically and cognitively connect to what has come before.