Constantina Zavitsanos

Alex Fleming

Andrew Kachel

Participant Inc., New York

Participant Inc.

Installation view of a room with three walls, a large plywood ramp in the center on the floor, and three horizontal rows of six infrared light tubes hanging from the ceiling above it. The ramp begins about a third into the image, and the increase is in the direction away from us. It takes up about half of the floor's length and most of the floor's width, bends and extends upwards forming a wall in front of the center wall of the room. It is lit with infrared light. Under the light, on the ramp, we can see two people next to each other. The person to the right is seen in profile. They have light skin and long blonde hair gathered in a bun at the top of their head. In their ear, we can see a large earring, Around their right wrist, they are wearing large, chunky silver bracelets, and on their right hand, chunky, silvery rings. They are wearing black ankle boots, a black tank top and black pants ending just below their knees. They are looking at the person to their right, and their face is slightly out of focus, indicating they are in movement, possibly engaged in conversation. The person to their right is lying down on the floor, facing us, with their legs crossed and their hands behind their head. She is wearing light shoes, a button down dress with sleeves that appears grey in the red light, and ends above her knees. Her skin is light, her dark hair is hidden behind her shoulders, and her bangs are swept to the side. Underneath her head, we can glimpse a bag that she is using as a headrest. She is looking at the person to her left, smiling a large smile that reveals her teeth. Both the left and right wall on the sides of the ramp are either painted black or covered in black, rectangular canvas. Around the black areas, we can glimpse brick wall. On the left wall, we can see a projection of a black frame with white captions at the bottom in a sans serif. The text reads: "which is some serious docking really, that and that black holes leak. that they leak all the time." The floor is wooden, and the floor boards run vertically into the image. The ceiling is tin, molded in ornamented squares, painted in light paint which has chipped. To the right of the light tubes in the ceiling, we can see a projector hanging, pointed to the left wall. To the right of the ramp, we can glimpse a bookshelf located in the space behind the wall and the center wall. To the right of the bookshelf, embedded in the right wall, we can see a window frame and some light coming in. Below the window, next to the ramp, we can see an amplifier on the floor.

Installation view of a room with three walls, a large plywood ramp in the center on the floor, and three horizontal rows of six infrared light tubes hanging from the ceiling above it. The ramp begins about a third into the image, and the increase is in the direction away from us. It takes up about half of the floor's length and most of the floor's width, bends and extends upwards forming a wall in front of the center wall of the room. It is lit with infrared light. Under the light, on the ramp, we can see two people next to each other. The person to the right is seen in slightly in profile, facing to the right. They have light skin and long blonde hair gathered in a bun at the top of their head, and blonde beard. In their ear, we can see a large earring. Around their right wrist, they are wearing large, chunky silver bracelets, and on their right hand, chunky, silvery rings. They are wearing black ankle boots, a black tank top and black pants ending just below their knees. The person to their right is sitting up, their body facing us and their torso turned slightly to the left in the image. She is wearing light desert shoes, a button down dress with sleeves that appears grey in the red light, and ends above her knees. Her face is seen in profile, and her skin is light. She has bangs but her hair is long and dark, and hangs down over her left shoulder and chest. She is looking at the person to her left, smiling with a closed mouth. Both the left and right wall on the sides of the ramp are either painted black or covered in black, rectangular canvas. Around the black areas, we can glimpse brick wall. On the left wall, we can see a projection of a black frame with white captions at the bottom in a sans serif. The text reads: "idk that this world has things that double not halve, that the cut is such a smooth operator." The floor is wooden, and the floor boards run vertically into the image. The ceiling is tin, molded in ornamented squares, painted in light paint which has chipped. To the right of the light tubes in the ceiling, we can see a projector hanging, pointed to the left wall. To the right of the ramp, we can glimpse a bookshelf located in the space behind the wall and the center wall. To the right of the bookshelf, embedded in the right wall, we can see a window frame and some light coming in. Below the window, next to the ramp, we can see an amplifier on the floor.

Installation view of the same installation as in the previous images but from a different angle. We can see a room with two walls, a large plywood ramp in the center on the floor, and three horizontal rows of six infrared light tubes hanging from the ceiling above it. The ramp begins about a third into the image, and the increase is in the direction away from us and to the right. It takes up about half of the floor's length and most of the floor's width, bends and extends upwards forming a wall in front of the right wall of the room. It is lit with infrared light. Under the light, on the ramp, we can see two people next to each other. The wall to the left of the ramp is either painted black or covered in black, rectangular canvas. Around the black areas, we can glimpse brick wall. On the wall, we can see a projection of a black frame with white captions at the bottom in a sans serif. The text reads: "that some things get bigger the more you take away like holes, debt, dependency etc." The floor is wooden, and the ceiling is tin, molded in ornamented squares, painted in light paint which has chipped. Next to the ramp, we can see an amplifier on the floor, and behind the ramp, we can glimpse a domestic interior.

Close view of an installation of transmission holograms. Against a black background, we can see two rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass in the center of the image. The shape to the left appears as a box with depth, either doubled, as in one box stacked on the other, or reflected in the ground. The shape to the left appears as a plate, has round transparent screws at the bottom corners, and is leaned against something, tilted away from us. The boxes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp from behind. The light from the lamp is reflected in the acrylic glass. From the lamp, we can see two thin cables coiling over the image, disappearing out of frame to the left. The cables are doubled as a reflection in the ground upon which the acrylic boxes rest. Inside the acrylic boxes, we can glimpse some geometrical shapes but the image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in background. Above the boxes, against the black background, we can see a red thin, horizontal line.

Close view of the installation of transmission holograms seen in previous images. Against a black background, we can see two rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass next to each other in the center of the image, and glimpse a third one further in the back. In each acrylic shape, seen from a side angle, we can glimpse the hologram image of a dice being thrown. The shapes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp behind them to the right. Below the lamp, we can see a cable coiling and disappearing out of frame to the right. The light from the lamp is reflected in the acrylic glass and in the ground, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes and the cable from the lamp. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background.

Close view of the installation of transmission holograms seen in previous images. Against a black background, we can see a group of rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass slightly off center in the image. A shape in the foreground to the left appear as a rectangular plate with round transparent screws at the bottom corners, standing upright. Inside the acrylic plate, we can glimpse the image of two dices being thrown but the image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in background. Behind the plate, we can see a long rectangular box lying down, extending upwards into the image, diagonally to the right. Further back, we can see a group of small, L-shaped, rectangular stands in acrylic glass. The shapes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp located behind them to the right. The light from the lamp is reflected in the acrylic glass and the ground, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes. From the lamp, we can see a thin cable crossing the image, and disappearing out of frame to the right. Above the boxes, against the black background at the top of the image, we can see a red thin, horizontal line.

Close view of the installation of transmission holograms seen in previous images. Against a black background, we can see a group of rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass in the center of image. A shape in the foreground to the left appear as a rectangular plate with round transparent screws at the bottom corners, standing upright, seen from the side. Inside the acrylic plate, we can glimpse the image of a dice being thrown. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background. Directly behind the plate, to the right, we can see a long rectangular box in profile, lying down. Further back, we can see a small, L-shaped, rectangular stand, and on its right, another rectangular box. The shapes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp. The light from the lamp is reflected in the acrylic glass and the ground, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes.

Close view of the installation of transmission holograms seen in previous images. Against a black background, we can see a group of rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass in the top left half of the image. A shape in the foreground to the left appears as a rectangular plate with round transparent screws at the bottom corners, standing upright, seen from the side. Inside the acrylic plate, we can glimpse the image of a dice being thrown. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background. Directly behind the plate, to the right, we can see a long rectangular box in profile, lying down. Further back, we can see a small, L-shaped, rectangular stand, and on its right, another rectangular box. The shapes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp directly to their right. From the lamp we can see a cable coiling over the image and disappearing out of frame to the right. The light from the lamp is reflected in the acrylic glass and the ground, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes, the lamp and the cable. At the top of the image, we can see red, horizontal lines.

Close view of the installation of transmission holograms seen in previous images. Against a black background, we can see a group of rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass in the left half of the image. A shape in the foreground to the left appear as a rectangular plate with round transparent screws at the bottom corners, standing upright, seen from the side. Inside the acrylic plate, we can glimpse the image of a dice being thrown. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background. Directly behind the plate, to the right, we can see a long rectangular box in profile, lying down. Further back, we can see a small, L-shaped, rectangular stand, and on its right, another rectangular box. The shapes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp directly to their right. From the lamp we can see a cable coiling over the image and disappearing out of frame to the right. The light from the lamp is reflected in the acrylic glass and the ground, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes, the lamp and the cable. Above the group of acrylic glass shapes, we can see a red, horizontal line.

Close view of the installation of transmission holograms seen in previous images. Against a black background, we can see two rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass next to each other in the center of the image. In each acrylic shape, seen from a frontal view, we can glimpse the hologram image of a dice being thrown. The shapes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp behind them to the right. The light from the lamp is reflected in the acrylic glass and in the ground, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background.

Close view of the installation of transmission holograms seen in previous images. Against a black background, we can see two rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass next to each other in the center of the image. In each acrylic shape, seen from a side angle, we can glimpse the hologram image of a dice being thrown. The shapes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp that is out of frame. The light from the lamp is reflected in the acrylic glass and in the ground, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background.

Close view of the installation of transmission holograms seen in previous images. Against a black background, we can see two rectangular box-shaped stacks of acrylic glass plates next to each other. Our view point is slightly above them, and to the right. In each acrylic stack, we can glimpse the hologram image of a dice being thrown. The shapes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp that is out of frame. The light from the lamp is reflected in the acrylic glass and in the ground, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background.

Installation view of the hologram installation in previous images. In the center of the image we can see a rectangular transparent plate functioning as a display table against a black background. To the right on the table, we can see two small rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass. To the right of them, we can see what appears as a small infrared lamp, and below them a cable. Further to the right, we can see what appears as a small orb made from acrylic glass. In the center of the table, we can see another group of geometrical shapes made from acrylic glass, lit with an infrared lamp to the right of them. A cable coils from the lamp towards the right. On the left side of the table, we can see two rectangular shapes from acrylic glass and an infrared lamp lighting them to their right. The light from the lamps is reflected in the acrylic glass and in the edges of the acrylic table, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes and the cables. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background.

Installation view of the hologram installation in previous images. In the center of the image we can see a rectangular transparent plate functioning as a display table against a black background. To the right on the table, we can see two small rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass. To the right of them, we can see what appears as a small infrared lamp, and below them a cable. Further to the right, we can see what appears as a small orb made from acrylic glass. In the center of the table, we can see another group of geometrical shapes made from acrylic glass, lit with an infrared lamp to the right of them. A cable coils from the lamp towards right. On the left side of the table, we can see two rectangular shapes from acrylic glass and an infrared lamp lighting them to their right. The light from the lamps is reflected in the acrylic glass and in the edges of the acrylic table, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes and the cables. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background.

Installation view of the hologram installation in previous images. In the center of the image we can see a rectangular transparent plate, mounted to a black wall, and functioning as a display table. Below the table, we can see the floor. To the right on the table, we can see two small rectangular shapes made from acrylic glass. To the right of them, we can see what appears as a small infrared lamp, and below them a cable. Further to the right, we can see what appears as a small orb made from acrylic glass. In the center of the table, we can see another group of geometrical shapes made from acrylic glass, lit with an infrared lamp to the right of them. A cable coils from the lamp towards right. On the left side of the table, we can see two rectangular shapes from acrylic glass and an infrared lamp lighting them to their right. The light from the lamps is reflected in the acrylic glass and in the edges of the acrylic table, which in turn reflects the acrylic boxes and the cables. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background. The floor in the room is subtly reflecting the red light.

Close view of the installation of transmission holograms seen in previous images. Against a black background, we can see a small, round shape in acrylic glass in the center of the image, and to the right of it, two rectangular boxes in acrylic glass. The shapes are lit with a strong, infrared lamp that is out of frame. To the left, above, and below the geometric acrylic glass shapes, we can see their reflections multiplied in a kaleidoscopic fashion. The image is confusing and it is hard to distinguish what is a physical object, a projection or elements in the background.

Detail view of the wall projection with captions seen in previous installation views. We can see the projection of a black frame with white captions in a sans serif at the bottom. The text reads: "that love's holographic, that touch is impossible but we do it anyway," Behind the text, we can glimpse another text in the same font but grey, as if faded out. We can discern: "1. number... alongside... them." Large parts of the underlying text is obscured by the overlapping captions. Below the wall with the text, we can see a wooden floor which is reflecting red light. The wooden floor boards are parallel to the wall, and run diagonally over the lower part of the image.

Detail view of the wall projection with captions seen in previous installation views. We can see the projection of a black frame with white captions in a sans serif at the bottom. The text reads: "that some things get bigger the more you take away like holes, debt dependency, etc." Behind the text, we can glimpse another text in the same font but grey, as if faded out. We can discern: "why... ever... is." Large parts of the underlying text is obscured by the overlapping captions. Below the wall with the text, we can see a wooden floor which is reflecting red light. The wooden floor boards are parallel to the wall, and runs diagonally over the lower part of the image.

Detail view of the wall projection with captions seen in previous installation views. We can see the projection of a black frame with white captions in a sans serif at the bottom. The text reads: "the universe is made of abundance." Behind the text, we can glimpse another text in the same font but grey, as if faded out. We can discern: "oh... scary )" Large parts of the underlying text is obscured by the overlapping captions. Below the wall with the text, we can see a wooden floor which is reflecting red light. The wooden floor boards are parallel to the wall, and runs diagonally over the lower part of the image.

Detail view of the wall projection with captions seen in previous installation views. We can see the projection of a black frame with white captions in a sans serif at the bottom. The text reads: "idk that this world has things that double not halve, that the cut is such a smooth criminal," Behind the text, we can glimpse another text in the same font but grey, as if faded out. We can discern: "face.. with... define it." Large parts of the underlying text is obscured by the overlapping captions. Below the wall with the projection, we can see a wooden floor which is reflecting red light. The wooden floor boards run parallel to the wall.

Detail view of the wall projection with captions seen in previous installation views. We can see the projection of a black frame with white captions in a sans serif at the bottom. The text reads: "that desire is abundant --- that desire is abundance, sharing doubles" Behind the text, we can glimpse another text in the same font but grey, as if faded out. We can discern: "you... do" Large parts of the underlying text is obscured by the overlapping captions. Below the wall with the projection, we can see a wooden floor which is reflecting red light. The wooden floor boards run parallel to the wall.

Installation view of projection on black wall, seen from the top of the wooden ramp in previous images. In the lower half of the image, we can see the wooden ramp with an increase to the right. It reflects red light. Behind the ramp, on the wall, we can see a black projection with white captions in sans serif at the lower part of the frame. The text reads: "you want this smart or simple tho?" Behind the text, we can glimpse another text in the same font but grey, as if faded out. We can discern: "in any deixis we make our own dimensions and... rhyme." Large parts of the underlying text is obscured by the overlapping captions. In the top left corner, we can see part of the architecture behind the black wall installation, which is lit in red light. We can see a chipped plaster, a pipe, and part of the tin ceiling and some beams.

Installation view of projection on black wall, seen from the top of the wooden ramp in previous images. In the lower half of the image, we can see the wooden ramp with an increase to the right. It reflects red light. Behind the ramp, on the wall, we can see a black projection with white captions in sans serif at the lower part of the frame. The text reads: "and get two whole images not half and a half -- two wholes which is also one still you know" Behind the text, we can glimpse another text in the same font but grey, as if faded out. The underlying text is indiscernable as it is obscured by the overlapping captions.

Installation view of the same installation with ramp and wall projection as in previous images. We can see a room with two walls, a large plywood ramp in the center on the floor, and three horizontal rows of six infrared light tubes hanging from the ceiling above it. The ramp begins about a third into the image, and the increase is in the direction away from us and to the right. It takes up about half of the floor's length and most of the floor's width, bends and extends upwards forming a wall in front of the right wall of the room. It is lit with infrared light. The wall to the left of the ramp is either painted black or covered in black, rectangular canvas. Around the black areas, we can see a plastered brick wall. On the wall, we can see a projection of a black frame with white captions at the bottom in a sans serif. The text reads: "and the icosahedron replied: as I see it, yes. ask again later. better not tell you now." Behind the text, we can glimpse another text in the same font but grey, as if faded out. We can discern: "or can this... that fulfills... after?" Large parts of the underlying text is obscured by the overlapping captions. The floor is wooden, and the ceiling is tin, molded in ornamented squares, painted in light paint which has chipped. Next to the ramp, we can see an amplifier on the floor, and behind the ramp, we can glimpse a domestic interior. To the right on the floor in the foreground, we can see a second projector mounted on a small pole on the ground.

Installation view of the same installation with ramp and holograms as in previous images. We can see a room with two black walls and a wooden floor which reflects the light from infrared lamps which hang in horizontal rows in the ceiling. To the right, we can see an installation with small holograms within a rectangular, acrylic glass display case mounted on the wall. The acrylic glass reflects the red light. The floor boards are running parallel to the walls and towards the following room where we can see a wooden ramp, which reflects the red light. The increase is in the direction away from us and to the right, and the ramp bends and extends upwards forming a wall. Above the ramp in the ceiling to the right, we can see a projector mounted. To the right on the floor in the foreground of the ramp, we can see a second projector mounted on a small pole on the floor.

Close view of the plywood ramp seen in previous installation images. In the center of the image, we can see the wooden ramp with an increase in the direction away from us. The ramp bends and extends upwards, forming a wall. Most of the upper part of the ramp is not visible, whereas the part of the ground and the bend is lit in red light. In front of and around the ramp, we can discern a floor in dark brown. The image is dark, and the architecture behind the ramp is not visible, aside from the door post of a doorway, which is lit up in red light.

Close view of the plywood ramp seen in previous installation images. In the center of the image, we can see the wooden ramp with an increase in the direction away from us. The ramp bends and extends upwards, forming a wall. Most of the upper part of the ramp is not visible, whereas the part of the ground and the bend is lit in red light. In front of and around the ramp, we can discern a floor in dark brown. The image is dark, and the architecture behind the ramp is barely visible, aside from the door post of a doorway, which is lit up in red light. In the ceiling above the ramp, we can see tube lamps hanging in horizontal rows from a ceiling made from molded tin in ornamental style. To the right of the lamps, we can see a projector mounted in the ceiling.

Detail view of the wall projection with captions seen in previous installation views. We can see the projection of a black frame with white captions in a sans serif at the bottom. The text reads: "that a bunch of things operate at our incapacity beyond translation," Behind the text, we can glimpse another text in the same font but grey, as if faded out. We can discern: "1. a number... alongside... them" Large parts of the underlying text is obscured by the overlapping captions. Below the wall with the projection, we can see a wooden floor which is reflecting red light. The wooden floor boards run parallel to the wall.

Constantina ZavitsanosL&D MotelParticipant Inc., New York

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Constantina ZavitsanosL&D Motel
Participant Inc., New York