SPAT

Exhibitions often begin with curators chewing the fat with artists. Next comes a theme, a concept developed chiefly by curators. From there, there are many other elements that require negotiation. The ideas, the art, the artist, the audience, can often get lost in the process. Chewing gum provides many dimensions—texture, colour shape, smell, taste and stickiness. Scarred by teeth, by tongue, by words, coughs, sneezes, and laughter. The physical remains of discussion.