ABOUT THE WORK
Material: paper, cotton thread ,lead weights
The term "Mark Twain " was used by riverboat captains in the southern United States in the 1800's. It specifically... Read More
The term "Mark Twain " was used by riverboat captains in the southern United States in the 1800's. It specifically means the second mark on a line that measured the depth of the river, signifying 12 feet (366 cm) which was a safe depth for riverboats. The method of dropping a line to determine the water's depth was a way to read the river and avoid rocks that could damage a vessel. This installation is a metaphorical representation of the water and the measuring lines and contemplates the ways in which we all navigate the unknown.