Interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with her sculpture series — LockDown in 2004.
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with her sculpture series — LockDown in 2004.
Comments from the Book of the Fame
This is how the bed must be presented in prison, according to the rules.
New Testament Bible on pillow
blanket
pillow
blanket
pillowcase interlaced
suitcase under bed.
Contraband hidden.
T-shirt & shirt folded, socks on top;
clock; photo; shampoo; cup; magazine.
shoes of escape
*Hide teddy bear under bed so no one sees it.*
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with her sculpture series — LockDown in 2004.
Comments from the Book of the Fame
This is how the bed must be presented in prison, according to the rules.
New Testament Bible on pillow
blanket
pillow
blanket
pillowcase interlaced
suitcase under bed.
Contraband hidden.
T-shirt & shirt folded, socks on top;
clock; photo; shampoo; cup; magazine.
shoes of escape
*Hide teddy bear under bed so no one sees it.*
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with her sculpture series — LockDown in 2004.
Comments from the Book of the Fame
This is how the bed must be presented in prison, according to the rules.
New Testament Bible on pillow
blanket
pillow
blanket
pillowcase interlaced
suitcase under bed.
Contraband hidden.
T-shirt & shirt folded, socks on top;
clock; photo; shampoo; cup; magazine.
shoes of escape
*Hide teddy bear under bed so no one sees it.*
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of the Fame
• • • "Sexy! Hot, fun, provocative, makes for an exciting piece." • • •
• • • Very clean, makes me feel like i'm leaving prison." • • •
• • • the bed is made; the suitcase is packed; jacket folded over suitcase; shoes ready to slip on; all items placed neatly at the foot of the bed — ready to go!" • • •
• • • she's getting ready to go even though she has another 5 years to go but packing her suitcase helps her keep her sanity — it means hope that she will get out!" • • •
• • • "A bizarre juxtaposition of making do with what's available. An attempt to squeeze a small humour out of the limited life in prison." • • •
see also Parallel Lines by Amanta Scott
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with her sculpture series — LockDown in 2004.
Comments from the Book of the Fame
• • • "Sexy! Hot, fun, provocative, makes for an exciting piece." • • •
• • • Very clean, makes me feel like i'm leaving prison." • • •
• • • the bed is made; the suitcase is packed; jacket folded over suitcase; shoes ready to slip on; all items placed neatly at the foot of the bed — ready to go!" • • •
• • • she's getting ready to go even though she has another 5 years to go but packing her suitcase helps her keep her sanity — it means hope that she will get out!" • • •
• • • "A bizarre juxtaposition of making do with what's available. An attempt to squeeze a small humour out of the limited life in prison." • • •
see also Parallel Lines by Amanta Scott
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"Socks 'cause I hate cold feet. T-shirt, green shirt and jacket for layering.
Mags to pass the time... Motor Tread 'cause I like cars. Teddy Bear for comfort.."
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of the Fame
"Playboy centrefold on pillow, head visible, body covered by blanket so as not to offend female staff or Mum,
Snake used as bookmark...
Family photos — to remind me when I get out that it's not worth getting in trouble with the law (I brought 4 family photos to add and put in the empty frame)
Clothes folded — so I can grab them and go have a shower;
Clock to tell time so if I wake too early I go back to bed — We're not allowed out of bed until 7.
Books for reading...
diary to record personal stuff: if I'm mad I'll write in that.
Blankets hanging neatly all showing a neat tidy person.
Coat and suitcase under the bed."
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with her sculpture series — LockDown in 2004.
Comments from the Book of the Fame
"Playboy centrefold on pillow, head visible, body covered by blanket so as not to offend female staff or Mum,
Snake used as bookmark...
Family photos — to remind me when I get out that it's not worth getting in trouble with the law (I brought 4 family photos to add and put in the empty frame)
Clothes folded — so I can grab them and go have a shower;
Clock to tell time so if I wake too early I go back to bed — We're not allowed out of bed until 7.
Books for reading...
diary to record personal stuff: if I'm mad I'll write in that.
Blankets hanging neatly all showing a neat tidy person.
Coat and suitcase under the bed."
Visitor Exhibit 4 — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott at Art Gallery of Algoma
Comments from the Book of the Fame
"I don't want the clock — because it reminds me of time and I'm already doing time. I don't want to think about time.
Also the bed is my favourite part of the cell because when I'm asleep I'm in a whole different dimension and time goes quicker. I'm not really there.
Pillow under the blanket halfway — because when I climb in my blanket comes up to my head, I don't want the blanket over my head.
Both shampoos are upside down — so you don't waste valuable time trying to get shampoo out of the container when you are in the shower because you are timed.
No pictures — because they bring you down and remind you of how much you miss that person.
Bible on pillow — because every night I would read a couple of pages, because it would not be something I would not do.
Clothes neatly folded so there are no wrinkles.
Playboy hidden — because I feel the same embarrassment inside and outside of jail.
And lots of reading material because reading for me is the best part of time.
And a pet snake so I am not alone!"
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"I set it up like I did, cause that's how I did it.
— Propped up pillow, rolled up T-shirt to shut out the light so I can nap,
— skin book out to shut out the reality of prison, my loss,
— a prayer book to keep me from losing all hope,
— clock to figure out the routine and make one,
— cup 'cause ya need to have a mail box to send and receive kites up and down the tier,
— shampoo/cleaning cause i'm vain, ego-maniac — gotta look good when you're in the shit.
Reminds me of my last stretch, 7 yrs, — bed is different, but sheets are the same.
Lesson #1, don't use blankets when you sleep — cause if ya have to get into it first thing in the morning when they "crack the doors" you don't want to waste time getting untangled.
Gotta go.
P.S. Do the time, don't let the time do you."
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"I set it up like I did, cause that's how I did it.
— Propped up pillow, rolled up T-shirt to shut out the light so I can nap,
— skin book out to shut out the reality of prison, my loss,
— a prayer book to keep me from losing all hope,
— clock to figure out the routine and make one,
— cup 'cause ya need to have a mail box to send and receive kites up and down the tier,
— shampoo/cleaning cause i'm vain, ego-maniac — gotta look good when you're in the shit.
Reminds me of my last stretch, 7 yrs, — bed is different, but sheets are the same.
Lesson #1, don't use blankets when you sleep — cause if ya have to get into it first thing in the morning when they "crack the doors" you don't want to waste time getting untangled.
Gotta go.
P.S. Do the time, don't let the time do you."
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"I chose the journal to provide your mind with freshness with your thoughts.
To keep you thinking.
Magazines will always be the same.
Bible words will all the be same.
Flowers will always be fake.
But an empty book with your own words will always be different.
Child's shoes will have a memory of your child's past.
Having a piece of your childhood will always be cherished."
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"I chose the journal to provide your mind with freshness with your thoughts.
To keep you thinking.
Magazines will always be the same.
Bible words will all the be same.
Flowers will always be fake.
But an empty book with your own words will always be different.
Child's shoes will have a memory of your child's past.
Having a piece of your childhood will always be cherished."
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"Privacy - there is no privacy.
I can only think that by not sharing, secrets could be kept.
Everyone can see the outside, no one can understand the inside.
No point in trying too hard to pretend you're someone who you're not.
To me this would be about the same with any set of objects.
What's the difference? Just hold on to the self. There's no one else right now!"
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"Suitcase is a diorama
Your life is not the only drama.
Teddy bear - projected sympathy cannot make you free"
• • •
Responses:
"The scene is the completion of utter madness but there is a perfect harmony discovered in the madness.
All useful items are discarded (e.g.: clothing) demonstrating uselessness of the physical — therefore an emphasis on the spiritual is created.
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"Suitcase is a diorama
Your life is not the only drama.
Teddy bear - projected sympathy cannot make you free"
• • •
Responses:
"The scene is the completion of utter madness but there is a perfect harmony discovered in the madness.
All useful items are discarded (e.g.: clothing) demonstrating uselessness of the physical — therefore an emphasis on the spiritual is created.
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"I would wear the T-shirt & socks for warmth.
I would be sitting, leaning against the wall reading before I go to sleep.
My shirt is laid out to wear in the morning.
The shampoo is put away on the shelf after my shower.
My teddy is ready to grab when I fall asleep.
The picture of my family is watching over me.
I would add colour to the pictures - maybe flowers or in a picture."
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
The Bear should be reciting his prayers and being faithful to his wife Barbie Jasmine. Instead he is not doing his prayers and is being unfaithful to his wife by viewing pornography.
The bear is in bed with a Playboy magazine wide open and he is reading it.
His prayer book is discarded and half-tucked away under the pillow.
His wife Jasmine is next to him sleeping, unaware of what her husband the bear is doing."
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"I chose to open the blankets to show in my picture that they sleep on a sheet on a spring mattress, no one should be treated with such cruelty whether they're considered 'criminals' or not.
The teddy bear — represents that everyone was innocent at some point.
The snake — means how being put in here because someone else says what you did is wrong not only takes away your spirit but your exploration of the mind.
People need to explore nature and their surroundings.
Putting them in jail only lets them explore more criminals and hate.
With respect."
see also Parallel Lines
Visitor Exhibit — 15 Minutes of Fame — interactive sculpture installation by Amanta Scott — exhibited at Art Gallery of Algoma in conjunction with LockDown — sculpture series — in 2004.
Comments from the Book of Fame
"I chose to open the blankets to show in my picture that they sleep on a sheet on a spring mattress, no one should be treated with such cruelty whether they're considered 'criminals' or not.
The teddy bear — represents that everyone was innocent at some point.
The snake — means how being put in here because someone else says what you did is wrong not only takes away your spirit but your exploration of the mind.
People need to explore nature and their surroundings.
Putting them in jail only lets them explore more criminals and hate.
With respect."
see also Parallel Lines