Chantal WYNTER - 57 Irving Street

My project at 57 Irving Street was to install a sign along with an image in each of the four windows. I call the signs a set of rules. As a member of society, we adhere to a set of rules in public places. These set of rules are specific to their location and are also culturally encoded. A sign is therefore erected to control behavior and disruption, and to purportedly maintain public order and safety. 

The set of rules l installed are comical and irrelevant in the location. As the public pass the shop front they will view these rules. Once read, the viewer will need to question the directions of the sign itself and decide upon the possible consequences of not abiding to it.

As a site-specific work, l am in interested in exploring the public rules that we adhere to in everyday public places. As the shops are close to the train station, this is an ideal location.

If your in the area, check it out.