Precedent Study

The concept of this study could be adapted into the sense that people can interact with the sculpture by using real life human movements to cause a shape to move. By having an additional element oh human movement in the function of the pulley system it can allow for the allegory of Hades and Persephone to be translated better by the muscle movement being reflected by real life movement.

In the story of Hades and Persephone, Hades abducts Persephone and takes her to the underworld. This could be represented through the use of sudden, forceful muscle movements that suggest a struggle or abduction. Hades is often depicted as a powerful and intimidating figure, with immense physical strength. This could be represented through slow, deliberate muscle movements that convey a sense of power and control.

Due to this symbolism, having real life human movement in the space to influence the movement of another factor, it can allow for a better relationship between the story and the representation in a physical form.

https://www.nathanselikoff.com/works/giant-marionette

I created a massive cardboard marionette out of the remnants of Intersect, a transitory site-specific public art project, for the inaugural Cardboard Art Festival.

This stick-like puppet has strings that may be used by many players to control its body, arms, and legs. The piece, which is a part of the Society of Stickpeople series, examines the differences between individual and group activity as well as concepts of control and impermanence.

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