We Are All In The Same Boat (Wall version), 2019

Miami Beach 2019
We Are All In The Same Boat (Wall version)
We Are All In The Same Boat (Wall version)

Nils Stærk

Other Materials
Led lights, plexiglas, aluminum letters, power adaptor
37.0 x 232.0 x 8.0 （厘米）
14.6 x 91.3 x 3.1 （吋）
We Are All In The Same Boat is a work by SUPERFLEX that translates the suggestive sentence into an installation. It consists of an illuminated signboard made with ocean blue LED letters, mounted on an aluminum frame that are attached to the wall. It is reminiscent of the commercial signage frequent in urban landscapes and generally located on top of buildings. In this context, We Are All In The Same Boat transforms the nature of commercial signage and uses its captivating aesthetics for a more ambitious purpose. Descending from a rooftop and installed in a public space or institution, the sign confronts the viewer and invites to reflect on the meaning and reach of the famous expression. The sentence, suggestive of the common human condition is usually referring to unpleasant or difficult situations which affect us all, and acts as a reminder of our shared responsibilities. With a multilayered approach, the work subtly queries whether, as contemporaries, we suffer from the same issues, endure the same difficulties, and if we are equally equipped to facing them. challenging the certainty of the statement itself.