There is a room with children
variously laying on a floor with rectangular lights evenly spread out, eyes
drawn upward to what appears to be jumbo rotating mushrooms growing downward
from the ceiling. This is Carsten Holler’s piece, Upside Down Mushroom Room. Like many of his works, Holler explores
the whimsical of childhood. He creates scenes of futuristic eccentric forms of transportation.
The grounds of carnivals inspire many of his works from his childhood, thus referencing
the past and looking towards the future. For instance, familiar scenes of play
equipment such as slides and merry-go-rounds as imagined in the future. One
illustration of his fascination of the carnival involved his installation of Mass MOCA in which he recreated numerous
rides from his childhood with intense, colorful lights and a playful
atmosphere. Most of his pieces include viewer interaction to gain the full
experience. Ultimately, Holler aims to create a childlike ambience in order to
tear down pragmatic barriers.
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