In response to the history of physical and intellectual oppression in Latin America, Fabian Wagmister created a confrontational media space that responded to participant movement and touch.
Participants were introduced to an elusive cinematic sequence in a mock prison cell, and eventually approached the interior of an environment of oppressive images. The participants then navigated the media space, leading to shifts in videos, flashes of light and activation of a hidden camera.
Interactive systems for Behind the Bars were created by Jeff Burke.
Nicaragua & Panama—1999-2000.
