How I Would Probably Do It
How I Would Probably Do It, 2004
by Alan Currall (b.1964)
Characteristically low-tech in style we can only guess what Currall is at such pains to demonstrate to us, his audience. We become acutely aware of our own presence as onlookers, as he removes his shirt and bares his torso in front of the unforgiving glare of studio lights and camera.
There almost appear to be two identities at play. The first is created by the image of the straining torso. This dramatic physical presence is at the same time, undermined by the absurdity of the continuous commentary voice-over, with its more everyday, down to earth tone.
The success of this work is its ability to subtly tweak at our emotions.
Single monitor video art work with sound
Purchased through the Contemporary Art Society Special Collection Scheme with Lottery funding from the Arts Council England, 2005
