Hold On
'Waiting' is a broad term that can hardly be described without analysing it in more detail, even though everyone deals with it on a daily basis. As emotions arise while waiting, the term must be analysed in a value-free way in order to be able to understand it holistically.
Based on the theory that waiting can be understood in terms of two action sequences, a concept has been developed that makes it possible to experience the everyday situation of waiting in 'three phases'.
The form of the installation was based on a queue, as it is understandable in any language. The sequence of a defined order as well as the beginning and end are clearly recognisable. In translation, the narrow width of the installation, the black fabric and the increasing height of the form reflect the forced situation of waiting and enduring.
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Phase 1 - Motivation/idea that a goal needs to be achieved
Phase 2 - Distraction/passing time while the goal has not yet been reached
Phase 3 - The goal
University of Applied Sciences, Düsseldorf
2021
The installation is based on Andreas Göttlich's theory:
"The first course of action represents the goal that wants to be achieved. It forms the first relevance.
The second course of action overlays the first with a second relevance. It represents the distraction or
pastime and is to be understood colloquially as waiting."
PHASE 1 > 1. RELEVACE
MOTIVATION
Two strips on the floor mark the space for the visitors to start queuing up.
PHASE 2 > 2. RELEVACE
DISTRACTION
At next an area with a moving floor is entered via a step. The moving floor consists of rollers that each are part of a graphic that the visitors can arrange into sentences with their feet. Texts on the subject of ‘Waiting’ can be read which are intended to stimulate reflection. This is where the distraction happens.
PHASE 1 > 1. RELEVACE
GOAL
At the end of the moving floor one enters a small room. When entering the room a 1-minute film starts playing. It shows a countdown and film sequences on the subject of ‘waiting’. The film stands for the goal that has been reached.
The installation is based on Andreas Göttlich's theory: "The first course of action represents the goal that wants to be achieved. It forms the first relevance. The second course of action overlays the first with a second relevance. It represents the distraction or pastime and is to be understood colloquially as waiting."