Artist Dan Steinhilber sets up interactive work “Interface” for Phillips after 5 on June 2. Photos: Amy Wike
In preparation for tonight’s Phillips after 5, DC-based artist Dan Steinhilber visited the museum yesterday to test out his interactive Interface artwork in the galleries. Steinhilber’s work, which was recently featured at G Fine Art, invites visitors to enter into the piece and create a unique experience for themselves and other participants. Comprising five inflatable, bag-like sculptures (made from plastic stretch wrap, wood, and computer fans), Interface is a riff on our addiction to the Internet, instant yet remote communication, and virtual reality. The wearable aspect of these works—visitors insert their “talking-heads” inside the sculptures while their hands remain outside—offers an estranged and disembodied experience.
Artist Dan Steinhilber sets up interactive work “Interface” for Phillips after 5 on June 2
Steinhilber placed works around the gallery before inflating and adjusting
Artist Dan Steinhilber sets up interactive work “Interface” for Phillips after 5 on June 2
“Untitled Mobile Interface Site (Conversation Pillow),” 2016, rests against a gallery wall
Steinhilber inside “Untitled Mobile Interface Site (Chat Room),” 2016
Artist Dan Steinhilber sets up interactive work “Interface” for Phillips after 5 on June 2
Will this event happen again?
Hi Ikram,
This was a one-night-only installation and we don’t currently have plans to recreate it, but the artist, Dan Steinhilber, is locally based, so you may find installations of his work around DC!