SoiL Thornton, candidate screening methods, at Progetto, Lecce

“candidate screening methods” by Soil Thornton, at Progetto, Lecce, from July 13, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

Exhibition Text:

1.
186,282 miles per second enabling 24 frames per second revoked, OR, Digital Rights Management (DRM) mirroring a rapid eye movement (REM) frame, 2024
Archival pigment prints framed in 24 parts, each 67 x 42 cm

2.
chromosomal discrepancy bridge, 2024
Photochromic lens UV transitional material over stained wood construction fabricated by Falegnameria D’Oria with urinal screen brackets collaboratively designed and produced by Jamie Sneider and Inox Projects C.V.M. srl, 137 x 508 x 12 cm

SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres
SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres
SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres
SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres
SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres
SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres
SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres
SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres
SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres
SoiL Thornton “candidate screening methods” at Progetto, Lecce, 2024. Courtesy: the artist and Progetto, Lecce. Photo: Simon Veres

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