Objects of Virtual Desire
A series of sculptures based on immaterial objects produced and owned by inhabitants in the online world Second Life. The objects were chosen based on their sentimental value for the avatar (a person’s virtual identity) who made or owned them. Copies of these objects were acquired, along with their owner’s personal story. The physical reproductions are presented together with interviews with the original owners.
The work has been exhibited at Bergen Kunsthall in 2005, Galeria Vermelho, São Paulo in 2008 and Nest, Haag in 2016
Objects of Virtual Desire was developed within framework of The Port
Selected Reviews:
Lécher, Marie. “Où est la valeur d’un bien virtuel?”, Libération, December 9, 2005
Marti, Silas. ”Arte e design se chocam em mostra”, Folha de São Paulo, January 18, 2008
Paul, Christiane. Digital Art, Thames & Hudson, London, 2008, pp. 241-243
Ursin, Lars Holger. “Blodig alvor i dataspill”, Bergens Tidende, October 14, 2005