A body of work built around transmission — signals sent outward toward the night sky. Signalling the Stars gathers performance, apparatus and video into a conversation with distance, waiting, and the desire to be answered by the cosmos.
Within this ongoing dialogue sits SSLLUT #1 (Smartphone Satellite Love Letter to the Universe Test #1): helium balloon launches carrying love letters, coded messages and, eventually, a live smartphone call to the universe.
A green laser beam points upward into the night sky from the ground near a body of water, with trees and a fence visible in the foreground.
A collage of four images: a green laser in the night sky, a weather station, a small object on a hand, and a person handling an object in protective wrapping.
A green laser beam points upward toward a bright full moon in a dark night sky, with tree silhouettes visible below.
A close-up of a hand holding a small, round black and white object, possibly a seed, in the center of the palm.
A wooden table outdoors holds plastic containers, bowls, cups, saucers, and various potted plants, with grass and a brick wall in the background.
A dimly lit laboratory workspace with glassware, jars, graduated cylinders, and small scientific instruments on a metal surface.
A wall covered with papers and photos, with a variety of balls and a large glowing sphere arranged on the floor in front.
A cluttered room with papers, photos, and notes covering the walls, a whiteboard filled with diagrams, and a desk scattered with documents and books.
A dimly lit room with photo-covered walls, a workbench with tools, a tripod, and a table with papers, resembling a creative workspace or investigation setup.
A telescope on a tripod stands on a concrete floor, with an open wooden case containing various items placed beneath it.
Related video — SSLLUT #1
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