Camille Henrot, Enough is Enough, 2015, CH1873 | Artworks | Mennour

2015

Medium

Three dimensional nylon polyamide prints for light lens, case, receiver and internal components, paint, Red LED, custom cord (latex tub, solid-core conductors, 3D printed plugs, printing for silicone keypad, silicone keypad, T3 torx screws, operating system: Raspbian Wheezy, custom software written in Python and Bash, i2c silicone keypad and pcb, sound card, hall effect sensor, 3.7W amplifier, 3W speaker, magnet, 20 gua silicone insulated wire, solder, ethernet cable, mini USB power supply, perma-proto board.

Dimensions

20 × 23.8 cm

Status

For Sale

Price

On request

Collect24 Art ID

C24-188925

Camille Henrot takes inspiration from subjects as varied as literature, mythology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology to reconsider typologies of objects an established systems of knowledge in her diverse practice, which includes film, drawing and sculpture. Throughout time, humans have sought answers for life’s meaning from entities they believe to have higher forms of intelligence. Henrot’s installation of simplified telephones function as unconventional, and unhelpful, self-help hotlines. Instead of assisting in scheduling an appointment or rebooking a flight, the automated system guides users through a labyrinthine series of questions and prompts, such as “press 5 if your dog manipulates you with lies, contradictions or promises.” As participants dial through the dizzying programmed sequence, developed with writer Jacob Bromberg, they are left with disappointment and angst as the authoritative figure they are depending on for answers and guidance will not provide any.