Yes, the box is empty, it's been shut up until the next exhibition. But can it ever be "normal" again? What is normal? There was a very special thing about emptying the space. It spoke differently now it had been filled with photographs. It spoke of all those people, friends, relatives, those we'd never met before and those we know well, whose feet have taken them into a different world, a magical special place where you are removed from reality for a few minutes. Sounds are muffled, the sloping floor is slightly confusing (disturbing?) some people feel a little sea sick... or just lightheaded. (perhaps the equivalent of a couple of strong G&TS?!) OK, it's not ideal- if money were no object I would have made the box road legal and levelled the ground but we had limited time and I had very limited resources. Actually, I really like the fact it's beaten up and knackered, rusty and won't last for ever, and I really like the wonky floor (other than when you're trying to hang things up- should they be straight/parallel, and if so, what with.....?)
When it was empty the ghosts of those visitors are still in it. Their footprints have left something behind. The space will never be the same again- it has humanity and warmth and love and support that the old horsebox never had. You really can imagine camping out in it now - it feels like a home from home- all it needs is a pile of blankets and cushions and it would be wonderful!
any takers for a camping out project?
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