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The installation originated for an exhibition in an old factory in Oslo (Norway) which was built at the end of 19th century and used till May 2006 as a studio building of the academy of arts there. Until the closing there were almost ideal conditions on the students working there: The spacious studios reaching over four floors might be used round-the-clock, it existed a well equipped kitchen - shower and washing machine were likewise available. Beside that, a cleaning lady was in charge to clean the building five days a week. However, living in these rooms was strictly prohibited by the academys administration, which nevertheless did not hold some students to do this.
In a very big studio space existed a wooden wall which was built in the distance of approximately 80 cm before the real wall. I discovered the unused space behind and installed a sleeping bunk which was not visible from the studio and could be reached by a small door in the side wall that i likewise fit in. Inside you climbed about a ladder upwards and reached thus the hidden space which was very tiny and resembled rather a caravan. A bed, several shelves and tray surfaces, sockets, lamps as well as a fold out table were in it. The distance up to ceiling of the studio amounted about to 1.50 metres what meant that it was not possible to stand straight. However, because the wooden wall did not reach up to the ceiling you had a wonderful overview about the studio.
Title: Utveksling Studenter (The Exchange-Student)
Year: 2006
Measures: approximately 500 x 500 x 80 cm
Mixed media