Each time this sculpture is exhibited, it is installed with freshly cut flowers, which will vary based on the season and location. The flowers wilt and die over the course of the exhibition.
The stop-motion video of Alas was made by compiling images that were taken of the sculpture every five minutes over the course of three weeks. The audio is a manipulated recording of the artist's eight year old son playing the piano.
Original flower arrangement by Penny Halcyon. Photos by Todora Photography and Vision & Verve. Stop-motion video editing assistance was provided by Aurora Schneider.
