Virginie Lerouge Knight
Exhibitions
- What if Objects Could Talk?March 29th, 2014 - May 26th, 2014
- Shifting Definitions November 6th, 2010 - December 18th, 2010
Virginie Lerouge Knight, “My Son,” fabric human hair and plastic box, 100 x 25 x 5 cm, 2014
The concept behind this display is to question the importance of objects, the importance of memories compared to the concept of history.
The lock of hair is the “physical” aspect of my memory. It is filled with emotion and personal memories. It is a bridge between my past and my present.
Over time, my memories are transformed, rewritten and retold. The object is only a small part of the story. In the same way, a small part of the object, in this case, just one hair, can bring back these memories with all the emotions attached. The diminishing size of the object is also a reminder that as memories fade, so too does the reality of the event attached to the object.
When the person for whom the object has meaning, is gone, the object loses its value, as it becomes emotionally insignificant for any one else. It becomes history.
So are these objects really important?
