Transforms
Alongside the different sizes of the Open Space Museum, which bring together five artistic domains (Painting, Photography, Textiles, Sculpture, and Digital Art), two alternative versions have also been developed, known as Transforms. Unlike the full Open Space Museum, which presents the complete spectrum of experiences, Transforms concentrate on one or more selected domains.
The idea behind Transforms is to ensure flexibility and adaptability. They make it possible to present a more focused selection of experiences in contexts where space, time, or audience needs call for a scaled-down version. In this way, Transforms extend the reach of the Open Space Museum by offering smaller, curated exhibitions that still carry forward its core themes and experimental spirit.
Importantly, the Transforms presented here were developed independently of the PERCEIVE research project. They are conceived as autonomous artistic works authored by Arthur Clay, expanding the conceptual universe of the Open Space Museum through experimental installations and site-specific artistic environments.
Open Space Museum / Basel Test Construction
Goddesses and Their Lovers
Goddesses and Their Lovers / Screen Shot of 3D Model
This installation transforms the exhibition space into a myth-inspired garden of reflection and repose. At its center are a series of hammock stations—five arranged in symbolic pairs and one standing alone— each inspired by Greco-Roman and Egyptian mythology.
Visitors are invited to recline in the hammocks, inhabiting the roles of gods, goddesses, lovers, or the self in dialogue with its own reflection. The arrangements mirror the emotional and narrative dynamics of myth, turning symbolic content into a bodily experience.
Goddesses and Their Lovers functions both as a sculptural environment and a participatory performance. Augmented-reality overlays accessible on mobile devices extend the installation into the digital realm, connecting ancient archetypes with contemporary forms of storytelling.
More info: https://goddesselovers.blogspot.com
The Isis Reflectorium
The Isis Reflectorium / Screen Shot of 3D Model
The Isis Reflectorium transforms the exhibition space into a playful environment of myth and reflection inspired by the ancient Iseum at Pompeii.
Foam busts of gods and emperors become playful objects, lenticular prints shift between marble and color reconstructions, and basketball hoops and digital counters transform play into collective ritual. Through the HeadShot App, historical figures appear to speak, recounting their own stories.
The installation unfolds through five symbolic parts — The Tower, The Oracle, The Court, The Mirror, and The Cage — echoing the spatial logic of the ancient Iseum while creating a participatory contemporary environment.
More info: https://isisreflectorium.blogspot.com