Pictures at an Exhibition

Pictures at an Exhibition was a piece of music by Mussorgsky.
The following has nothing to do with that. This is Office Art.

Dark Chickens 1977 - xxxx
2B or not 2B (d. 2007)
2B or not 2B is a peerless modern sculpture which sets out to challenge the established concept of mans modern working effort against the tier of responsibility. Defining the internal utilisation and promoted importance through its hierarchical composition.

The exhibition is closed

The unique multiple dimension expansion illuminates the constitution of importance forced upon the working man. Progressively diminutive implements lay bare the total drudgery to achieve stability within the predefine level of confinement.

The almost camouflaged reality of the top drawer exonerates the viewer concessions of delivery and dedication. Its sharpened point drawing emphasis to the removal of exertion to the next level. Is it by chance that the security mechanisms implements internal containment and ultimate safety from the external locale?

Contents of the top drawer

It's the kamikaze state of the second drawer, its scratched and battered surface and reddened depiction which emphasises the overindulgence and burdening rein of this middle domain. The blunted and worn nature illuminating the increased effort, but it length perceiving the effort restricted to a narrow epoch.

Contents of the second drawer

The lasting deception of the true depth of the last drawer is heightened by the diminutive size. Its personal mass positively overburdened by it vessel. The dilapidated manifestation of the eraser exposes the erroneous deeds remedied. Contemplation of the blue practice depicted potentially emphasising tiredness within role.


Contents of the third drawer



The whole exhibit



Dark Chickens 1977 - xxxx
Given Up (d. 2007)
Given Up is an interactive putty like pressure responsive adhesive sculpture whose periphery definition gives rise to a perplexing composition exploring the emotional release of dependence upon the human entity.

The captured being partial emergence from his self induced penitentiary is sustained, but his freedom is entangled with an indefinite struggle that encapsulates internal impairment and individual desires.

The contained expression incarcerate on the visual identity of the subject highlights the exertion and pain experienced through dependence release.

The troubled face entangles the emotional soul of the fight. His slumbered and stretched pose confirms his desires to achieve, yet the stillness of his back perhaps portrays his past or defines his ultimate ambition to return to that state of external reliance.

Arts Review (by our own correspondent)
I discovered the exhibits by accident (by email again!), and found them to be profound and at the same time exhilerating.

The Dark Chickens three drawer offering is spectacular. I won't spoil it for you by telling you the ending, but I can suggest how to gain maximum impact to your emotions and senses.The exhibit is described in thre paragraphs, each for a drawer. Read one paragraph at a time, contemplate the concepts (explained in plain language, which is unusual for this quality of artwork) then open the drawer.

I felt that it was important to work from top down, but the artist may take the view that a random element could be introduced and this should be explored. The public viewing policy is such that you could visit as a group of friends and each experiment with different viewing orders. Discuss your experiences.

Given Up is the new sculpture by Dark Chickens. Ponder as you look deep into the eyes of the subject depicted. Empathise. Now you know what it means to you.

Our star ratings:
Profound? Certainly. *****
Is it Art? Definately. *****
Is it free to get in? Yes, for now. *****
Summary: This exhibit may not be around for long. Wear a hat.