Black Hole Bell
TAM, Yambe
Material(s): powder-coated steel
Current Location: unknown
Status: returned to artist
Additional Information: 2023 RSS 'In Harmony' Exhibition
‘Black Hole Bell’ has the geometric shape of a wormhole. It conveys the sense of a portal and mirrors the surface of the water, which also acts as a passageway to another world. Made of powder coated steel in a highly reflective black finish, the sculpture is naturally water-repellent and will reflect the changing light of the sky and surface of the water, creating momentary changes in its design. Tam has graduated with an MA in painting from the Royal College of Art, as well as a BFA in painting/art history, theory & critisism from Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. Tam develops experimental video games and ambient sound and sculpture installations that immerse people into other realities. Her process begins with consulting researchers in relevant fields to the project - topics like benthic ecology, plant science, sensory and behavioural ecology - so as to translate these experiences into something people can understand.