Model Landscapes 2005

Copse made of skeleton leaves, archival PVA, acrylic, wood, aluminium, 24″ x 16″ x 12″
Edition of 5

Engaging with our desire for the perfect landscape and our willingness to mold or model these through large and small-scale interventions, Prophet has created miniature landscapes viewed on small monitors, drawing the viewer in and demanding close inspection. These small object-based vignettes each comprise a shelf work made using mixed media that are subject to surveillance by cameras.

The second element is a bespoke wall-mounted acrylic box housing a 1.8-inch LCD screen showing the image captured, live, by the camera. There are 7 shelf works (miniature landscapes) viewed on 7 small monitors.

CREDITS Commissioned by London Gallery West and The Harris Museum, Preston
Made with support from: Arts Council England; University of Westminster; University of Bath