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The work is Eden's interpretation of the portal as a 'magical or technological doorway that connects two locations, dimensions, or points in time', and the portal in an architectural sense, as a 'gate, door, or the extremities (ends) of a tunnel.' As the artist explains: '"Portals" is my response to the above definitions, particularly in relation to the National Museum of Scotland, where entering the building has a transformative effect. The visitor becomes a time traveller, moving between the early days of the universe through the evolution of life on earth to the creation of cultures and complex societies. ''"Portals" also reflects my interest in the cultural role that architecture plays in society. Buildings are more than just stone or steel, slate or glass, they have meaning beyond the physical.
Inspired by nineteenth-century architectural models, "Portals" is a hybridisation of the museum’s architectural styles, demonstrating that life is change and that museums not only illuminate the past, but shine a light into the future.'
Title
Portals
Date
2016
Medium
nylon
Accession number
K.2016.53
Acquisition method
purchased
Work type
Sculpture