Jacob Egeberg

Last Resort Gallery — Solo Exhibition. 'DIGITAL GROUNDING'. Copenhagen In 2020

DIGITAL GROUNDING (2020)
Solo Exhibition
Last Resort Gallery
Copenhagen, DK

SELECTED PRESS
Parnass
Daily Lazy
Kubaparis

The exhibition consists of a number of sculptural, yet functional objects which incorporate a number of defunct electrical appliances and other industrial products which in this use, hopefully, obtains eternal life by being part of the works on display. For the exhibition, Jacob Egeberg has created a number of highly original lamps, power outlets, shelves, a console, a flowerpot and wall objects which all contain clusters of digital waste; Computer mouses, remote controls, switches, cables, telephones, displays and kitchen appliances. All wrapped in a smooth, monochrome surface.

“Digital Grounding addresses the era of the Anthropocene and reflects upon man as a geological force. This body of work is manifested in a temporary workstation in which digital means of communication are fossilized, encapsulated, and preserved, recreating some of nature’s geological processes. The aim of the project is to prompt a discussion regarding the notion of grounding and staying connected, particularly as we live in times of excessive throw-away culture and rapid change. Surrounded by ever faster-outdated electronics, we rely even more on our digital devices for feeling connected with the world around us.”- Jacob Mathias Egeberg

DIGITAL GROUNDING (2020)
Solo Exhibition
Last Resort Gallery
Copenhagen, DK

SELECTED PRESS
Parnass
Daily Lazy
Kubaparis

The exhibition consists of a number of sculptural, yet functional objects which incorporate a number of defunct electrical appliances and other industrial products which in this use, hopefully, obtains eternal life by being part of the works on display. For the exhibition, Jacob Egeberg has created a number of highly original lamps, power outlets, shelves, a console, a flowerpot and wall objects which all contain clusters of digital waste; Computer mouses, remote controls, switches, cables, telephones, displays and kitchen appliances. All wrapped in a smooth, monochrome surface.

“Digital Grounding addresses the era of the Anthropocene and reflects upon man as a geological force. This body of work is manifested in a temporary workstation in which digital means of communication are fossilized, encapsulated, and preserved, recreating some of nature’s geological processes. The aim of the project is to prompt a discussion regarding the notion of grounding and staying connected, particularly as we live in times of excessive throw-away culture and rapid change. Surrounded by ever faster-outdated electronics, we rely even more on our digital devices for feeling connected with the world around us.”- Jacob Mathias Egeberg

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