Statement

We perceive transcendence as one material surpassing another in virtually anyway. For example; spiritually, mentally and physically. The fundamental concept we associated with transcendence was the universe and that of beyond the world we live in. The consistent ideas we have used are that of reflection and the notion of the stars as a symbol of transcendent being. Reflection involves seeing ourselves in detail thus attaining greater insight, essential for transcending. Stars are common and essential parts of the universe often compared to gods in many religions and lore, this creates the notion of humans transcending earth to the stars above. Our initial concepts involved the reflection of lights as stars reflecting causing the viewer to see him or herself amongst the stars, a transcendent being. Since then we had gone to develop it, considering transcendence not just through the stars but anything that changes. Trying to simulate the galaxy through fairy lighting, having layers and layers of thread for an angelic approach and water reflection. Our installation now consists of cellophane wrap crumpled in a form which is suspended from the ceiling by black sewing thread, below the cellophane are seven bowls lined up containing black diluted water (using paint) and also with thread suspended from underneath the cellophane dipping into the bowls. We had chosen these materials because they are used in everyday life by humans (cellophane to wrap, thread used to create the clothes we wear and bowls used for any food related need). The cellophane form is the sky / universe while the bowls are the earth. To transcend means to change, every day we as humans change into someone different from the previous day, all while we use these materials.