Without a Trace

Kenneth Lambert

Artwork Description:

Staged at Petersham Town Hall, a venue imbued with historical resonance, the performance juxtaposes the ephemeral nature of electronic mediums with the tangible elements of our cultural heritage, emphasising the dialogue between fleeting and enduring forms. The performance occurs in 3 distinct acts: Creation, Erasure, and Co-Creation. The performance unfolds with forceful, deliberate interactions between the artist and as black sand spreads across a vast plane, where each stroke blends creation with destruction. The sounds of these interactions, captured and amplified, transform into a physical extension of the visuals, creating a multisensory experience that speaks to the complexities of our digital age. In the second act, robotic erasers later traverse this image plane, systematically removing the art in a stark display of creation juxtaposed with obliteration, prompting reflections on the impermanence of art and memory. During this co-creation, the soundscape intensifies, expanding the art from the image plane into the auditory realm. Sound in this piece transcends its traditional role, becoming a pivotal, sculptural element that shapes the space and modulates audience engagement. This makes the auditory experience an integral part of the artwork's impact. This immersive environment transforms spectatorship into an active, enveloping experience where the viewer observes and lives within the work. Without a Trace, weaves together various artistic and technological threads, creating a narrative that bridges disparate elements and invites reconsideration of how we integrate and interact with art. It reflects on our cultural identity and the evolving nature of art in a technophilic age. https://www.kclart.com/withoutatrace