Manufactured Sensibilities
sübSamsøn - July 9 - Aug 1, 2010

This work presents a world in which our responsiveness to established systems is examined. The exhibit guides us through a logic that is in conflict with our personal reasoning.

In the Japanese models of manufacturing systems, unified visual representation plays a key role in maximizing efficiency and reducing waste. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kanban, Kaizen, 5S, Continuous Improvement and other methods strive to distill, change, improve and maximize industrial communication and work flow within its processes.

A setting that loosely resembles cells of activity within a modern manufacturing facility is structured using visual cues from Japanese industrial traditions.  These cues accentuate various processes and their seemingly logical framework.  Adherence to and participation in these well “defined” processes is the status quo.  As in the tradition of Kaizen, meaning “a change for the better” and 5S, refinement and participation is key.  Colored marking tape outlines activity on the floor and walls to inform the viewer that new “standards” have been established. Each color and shape has a significance that is privy only to those working in the factory. 

The raw material used throughout is the common poppy seed.  No explanation is given as to why. Large poster-like photographs adorn the walls as reminders of experiences that have taken place. Several videos displays highlight other pre-recorded and live experiences.

http://www.samsonprojects.com/index.php/current/item/124-subsamson-szegedi

Studio images

Photographs