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Speculative objects
An ongoing series of objects, some of which are inscribed with words, phrases or fragments of quotations and others which have an associated, elliptical story or narrative. (The former are realised with the help of a printer, engraver or sign writer.)
Reflecting on the previous lives and purpose of these objects has prompted me either to use them directly or in related films and animations. The ‘original’ designated purpose of each object helps both to inform the choice of things I work with and subsequently the particular words and phrases ascribed to them. They are at once both specific and speculative, anchored in the physical world but also a prompt for thoughts of other places and even other dimensions.
All works © Tim O'Riley 2009. All photographs © their respective authors.