The Institutional Pull

This work was installed in the Library of Emily Carr University from December 1st 2015 to January 8th 2016. The sculpture, made of tape, newspaper and old clothing was made to reflect the difficult experience of succeeding in a post-secondary institution environment. The figure was meant to evoke a relatable feeling, one that has likely been felt in this exact location before. Notes and cups of coffee and were often left next to the figure by onlookers. Whether people thought it was a real person or just wanted to add on to it, it unexpectedly became an interactive piece.