The Muriel Lake Incident

1999
Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller, The Muriel Lake Incident, 1999. miniature theater with video projection. dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist. The 1st Seoul International Media Art Biennale media_city seoul 2000 city: between 0 and 1. Seoul Museum of History. 2000

This table-sized sculpture functions as a miniature theater where viewers become increasingly absorbed in the story unfolding on a small screen, accompanied by the whispers of imaginary audience members heard through headphones. The sinister events that unfold on-screen generate an eerie experience for viewers, who find themselves simultaneously engaging with both visual and auditory worlds.

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The screen is worth protecting. Or create the value of protecting the screen.