Still - An Invitation

By Chance (Book A) - In 2016, we were invited to visit and conceive an installation for the In/Future exhibition on the West Island of Ontario Place. We found an artificial mountain housing a group of abandoned animatronic figures who had once illustrated life in Northern Ontario.

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The Realization (Book B) - The narrative of the In/Future installation found the group of figures realizing the park has closed and they are on their own. Taking matters into their own hands they set out to repair themselves and adapt to the modern world.

The Odyssey (Book C) - Taking on new identities and completing their restoration they decide to leave the park on an odyssey through the city of Toronto in search of a new home.

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Our Finale (Book D) - Showcases our last show with the figures, We, that is the figures and ourselves have decided to part ways. A celebration ensures.

Your Choice (Book E) - Finds the figures in the studio packing up an their wares and preparing to move on. A figure offers the viewer an invitation.

A Maelstrom, A Bottomless well, An Engine and The Unexpected - The four remaining books are locked away in their own case. The viewer should they wish to continue is given the means to unlock one of these volumes. What opportunities will they be presented with? Will they take on the custodianship and the responsibility of directing and expanding the characters and their narrative?

Still - An Invitation, Max Dean and McAlister Zeller-Newman (2024)

Contact
Max Dean - beingmaxdean@gmail.com
McAlister Zeller-Newman - mcalisterzn@gmail.com