A 5 HOUR STATIC DRIFT IN GARE DU NORD (1PM TILL 6PM FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER)
The Postcard;
The Postcard;
The Gare du Nord is a beautiful structure, it folds out to a delicate archway of thin black lines forming geometrical patterns, reaching back with arms of semi-circle windows and pillar of pale green that branch out like outstretched hands on the roof. It is any lover of symmetries dream. The shell of architectural wonder is filled with all the necessities of modern travel. small yellow machines to validate you ticket..machines in rows of three or four..islands of cafes that support areas of silver chairs..the heaters - pillars of mesh protecting a red light that the travelers huddle by to keep warm. The station is incredibly cold. The homeless who base themselves outside come and hover by the heaters to warm up in short bursts. The travelers wait, looking up, over time the crowds gather, attaching themselves to a heater, flies on a stick of honey. From above it reveals a battle scene, crowds facing each other, separated by the old fashioned departures board, it kicks into action. The small number and letter plates flick over until the right digit is found, it sounds like a hysterical typist has finally cracked - the sound holds the station still until the platform number is released and everyone quickly disperses, marching together. Above this ongoing slow gathering and quick release stands a statue celebrating the opening of the tunnel, and below sits a boy tending to his newly bought train set, he sits on an empty platform once everyone has boarded the train.
Train Station Art (made with found objects, my own sketches and the stations facilities);
An exploration into how to spend time, how to document the spending of time, how to use a place, and the telling of tales of unfamiliar places.
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