I Can't Remember Where I Came From

I Can't Remember Where I Came From: Objects as thresholds to past memories and imaginary futures, Tyler Moorehead, 2024.

Drawing on Jean Baudrillard's 1968 text, 'The System of Objects', the artist explores how we define and relate to fragments of objects, and how the suggestion of an object can define a cultural point of view.

In this multi-sensory provocation, the artist speculates how fragments of family lineage and fragments of objects might converge and give way to an imaginary future.

Combining domestic items and found objects across context and culture, the artist repositions objects as speculations with no clear function, allowing imaginary possibilities to emerge.

Stone artefacts with gilded bottoms are tethered to secure the tarpaulin over hessian sacks.

At 1.68m tall the hessian sacks match the artist's stature. Each is overstuffed to a one metre diameter with used pillows, duvets and other items of soft comfort.

The installation includes a familiar soundscape incorporating water, birdsong and bells with a scentscape of rosemary, sage, citrus & clove.

Site-specific work developed for the Casino Nazionale, Lucca Province, Italy.

Supported by Borgo Degli Artisti.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024. 430 cm x 168cm. PVC tarpaulin, acrylic paint, matt emulsion.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024. 430 cm x 168cm. PVC tarpaulin, acrylic paint, matt emulsion.

Painted tarpaulin as curved wall is supported from behind by oversized hessian sacks and a network of ropes and stone objects.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024

Support from rear for painted tarpaulin wall. Simple jute ropes, hessian sacks and natural rocks combined with photographs, objects and candlelight are transformed into objects of value and significance.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024.

Stone artefact made from natural rock with gold acrylic, photograph and steel chains create a new object of memory.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024.

Stone artefact.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From

I Can't Remember Where I Came From

Stone artefact made from natural rock with gold acrylic and fragments of other objects.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From - Instrument I, 2024. Fragments of slate, aluminium, glazed ceramic,chrome, waxed cotton cord.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From - Instrument I, 2024. Fragments of slate, aluminium, glazed ceramic,chrome, waxed cotton cord.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From - Instrument II, 2024. Fragments of aluminium, glazed ceramic, rubber pipe, sterling silver.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From - Instrument II, 2024. Fragments of aluminium, glazed ceramic, rubber pipe, sterling silver.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From - Instrument III, 2024. Fragments of aluminium, glazed ceramic, brass, silver plate and copper.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From - Instrument III, 2024. Fragments of aluminium, glazed ceramic, brass, silver plate and copper.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024. Fragments of antique steel, organza, sterling silver, chrome, leather.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024. Fragments of antique steel, organza, sterling silver, chrome, leather.

Speculation for a head piece or eye piece as artefact.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024.

I Can't Remember Where I Came From, 2024.

Stone artefact including photograph of the artist and her family.