installation view
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installation view of Syntax of the Flood
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Syntax of The Flood, 2023-24
clock mechanism previously dissolved in lacrimal solution (false tears formulated by the artist) in vitrine
11 1/2h x 16 1/2w x 5 1/4d in
detail of Syntax of The Flood
detail of Syntax of The Flood
installation view
installation view
installation view of Proposition for Assembly
installation view of Proposition for Assembly
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Proposition for Assembly, 2024
found objects from the collection of the artist with the stipulation that they must emit or collect light, electricity, or any other various fields, however broadly this may be defined. Objects include embalmed electric eel, whale oil lamp, fluorescent bulbs from the artist’s previous studio, brass cow bell, lightning rod ball chamber to collect and disperse electricity, and shells for the making of fireworks. Objects were also collected from other artists, including small oil lamp on loan from David W. Norman and pigmented cast silicone gifted by Craig Jun Li, cardboard boxes used to transport the exhibition, and paint
dimensions variable
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Proposition for Assembly, 2024
found objects from the collection of the artist with the stipulation that they must emit or collect light, electricity, or any other various fields, however broadly this may be defined. Objects include embalmed electric eel, whale oil lamp, fluorescent bulbs from the artist’s previous studio, brass cow bell, lightning rod ball chamber to collect and disperse electricity, and shells for the making of fireworks. Objects were also collected from other artists, including small oil lamp on loan from David W. Norman and pigmented cast silicone gifted by Craig Jun Li, cardboard boxes used to transport the exhibition, and paint
dimensions variable
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installation view of Such that they have been transported between multiple locations
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Such that they have been transported between multiple locations, 2024
ventilation system congested with disassembled flutes to alter the air that passes through them, to inebriate any attendees, to nullify any electric field
dimensions variable
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installation view of A man must pass through his own ghost. A guest must pass through his host. To enter, the viewer must divest themselves of their flesh.
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
A man must pass through his own ghost. A guest must pass through his host. To enter, the viewer must divest themselves of their flesh., 2024
various glassware removed from local bars, clubs, galler- ies and houses, various global currencies, mass produced costume blood, vodka, hydrochloric acid, whiskey, acetone, salt water, motorcycle components delivered to artist in a plastic bin, cardboard boxes used to transport the exhibition, and paint
dimensions variable
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
A man must pass through his own ghost. A guest must pass through his host. To enter, the viewer must divest themselves of their flesh., 2024
various glassware removed from local bars, clubs, galler- ies and houses, various global currencies, mass produced costume blood, vodka, hydrochloric acid, whiskey, acetone, salt water, motorcycle components delivered to artist in a plastic bin, cardboard boxes used to transport the exhibition, and paint
dimensions variable
detail of A man must pass through his own ghost. A guest must pass through his host. To enter, the viewer must divest themselves of their flesh.
detail of A man must pass through his own ghost. A guest must pass through his host. To enter, the viewer must divest themselves of their flesh.
detail of A man must pass through his own ghost. A guest must pass through his host. To enter, the viewer must divest themselves of their flesh.
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installation view of Continuing an earlier proposition
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Continuing an earlier proposition, 2023-24
clock mechanism previously dissolved in bleach in vitrine
11 1/2h x 16 1/2w x 5 1/4d in
detail of Continuing an earlier proposition
detail of Continuing an earlier proposition
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installation view
installation view
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Unknown Orchestral Activities, 2024
found photograph after a wedding, found photograph of unknown orchestral activities, photograph on rag from Negative Ecstasies, found Welsh love-spoon, which is a traditional object given between betrothed couples, in vitrine
7h x 20 1/2w x 30 1/2d in
installation view
installation view
installation view of Proposition for Assembly
installation view
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Proposition for Assembly, 2024
found objects from the collection of the artist with the stipulation that they must emit or collect light, electricity, or any other various fields, however broadly this may be defined. Objects include embalmed electric eel, whale oil lamp, fluorescent bulbs from the artist’s previous studio, brass cow bell, lightning rod ball chamber to collect and disperse electricity, and shells for the making of fireworks. Objects were also collected from other artists, including small oil lamp on loan from David W. Norman and pigmented cast silicone gifted by Craig Jun Li, cardboard boxes used to transport the exhibition, and paint
dimensions varable
installation view
installation view
installation view
installation view
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Proposition for Assembly, 2024
found objects from the collection of the artist with the stipulation that they must emit or collect light, electricity, or any other various fields, however broadly this may be defined. Objects include embalmed electric eel, whale oil lamp, fluorescent bulbs from the artist’s previous studio, brass cow bell, lightning rod ball chamber to collect and disperse electricity, and shells for the making of fireworks. Objects were also collected from other artists, including small oil lamp on loan from David W. Norman and pigmented cast silicone gifted by Craig Jun Li, cardboard boxes used to transport the exhibition, and paint
dimensions variable
installation view
detail of A man must pass through his own ghost. A guest must pass through his host. To enter, the viewer must divest themselves of their flesh.
installation view
installation view
installation view
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Have we overstayed our party in the heavenly city or are we spilling through its gates trying not to get trampled? On the berm I filled a basket with crashing birds. In the dream you pointed sideways with your thumb where the cars were flying., 2024
broken anniversary clock, pelvic bone and spine from unidentified mammals found in the Sonoran desert, broken trumpets played by the artist, lacrimal solution (false tears formulated by the artist), motorcycle components, and water in prefabricated tanks
dimensions variable
detail of Have we overstayed our party in the heavenly city or are we spilling through its gates trying not to get trampled? On the berm I filled a basket with crashing birds. In the dream you pointed sideways with your thumb where the cars were flying.
detail of Have we overstayed our party in the heavenly city or are we spilling through its gates trying not to get trampled? On the berm I filled a basket with crashing birds. In the dream you pointed sideways with your thumb where the cars were flying.
detail of Have we overstayed our party in the heavenly city or are we spilling through its gates trying not to get trampled? On the berm I filled a basket with crashing birds. In the dream you pointed sideways with your thumb where the cars were flying.
detail of Have we overstayed our party in the heavenly city or are we spilling through its gates trying not to get trampled? On the berm I filled a basket with crashing birds. In the dream you pointed sideways with your thumb where the cars were flying.
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detail of A man must pass through his own ghost. A guest must pass through his host. To enter, the viewer must divest themselves of their flesh.
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installation view of Letter to a fish
Micah Schippa-Wildfong
Letter to a fish, 2024
letter written by the artist to David W. Norman concerning the work and nature of this exhibition, which he was then commissioned to transcribe into his own handwriting, ink on paper in frame
12h x 18w in
detail of Letter to a fish