Quake Box is inspired by the « Shake table » used to test the resistance of buildings to earthquakes. The shake table will be accessible to the public who will be invited to simulate on earthquake and collapse the house.An interactive piece what is being tested is human destructive power, rather than the natural destructive force being simulated. By affering the public a chance to play the role of nature, their urge to command the power of nature is invited to expression. Whilst the public is invited to become the destructive force, they are not blind like nature : the fragility and preciousness of porcelain will be obvious. The test result will be whether or not the structure survives the exhibition. Effectively subverting on instrument designed for testing the resistance of materials into one for testing the human urge to destructive power.
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photo: Saiko MAEDA
photo: Saiko MAEDA
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