Dispergere Maiz

Manuel Chantre “Dispergere Maiz”
May 24- June 07, 2012
OPENING I  June 01, 7:00PM
ARTIST TALK I JUNE 01 8:30PM
Negative Space
253 Princess Street

Manuel Chantre’s work focuses on the construction and deconstruction of cultural symbols. Designed as an immersive and interactive installation, Dispergere Maiz, explores the various representations and symbols associated with corn- a plant that has been cultivated and consumed by human kind for the last five thousand years. The project consists of twenty-four transparent projection screens, four video projectors and four loudspeakers. The unique interpretation of each spectator and the manipulation of spatial perception are the primary axis guiding the environment. In the dark gallery space, various screens flicker and engage the public in a narrative composed of familiar places and symbols. In this installation spectators explore a universe woven of memories and recollections.