Current Disturbance
Client: Tate Britain
Artist: Mona Hatoum
Collaborating closely with the team at Tate Britain, we played a key role in the meticulous process of modernising the Lutron system that powers a significant installation piece. Our work ensured that all visual and sonic elements were expertly preserved, maintaining the integrity and immersive experience of the artwork while upgrading the underlying technology.
Referencing both the human body and rigid systems of abstraction, the installation Current Disturbance 1996 is made from an immense grid of over 200 cages, light bulbs and the amplified sound of electric currents. As the bulbs light up and fade out at irregular intervals, they sporadically illuminate the surrounding gallery. Inside each of the cages rests a single lightbulb, all interconnected via a central convergence. Another single bulb is suspended inside the structure, illuminating the junction box at the centre. The grid of metal cages sets up a contrast between the sense of systematization and the chaos of randomised flashing lights and the mess of wiring covering the floor. The tension arising from this juxtaposition of elements serves to intensify the feeling of suspended energy and instability, inspiring a certain discomfort in the viewer.
