Wide shot of the north-facing side of Transient Threads.

Transient Threads

2024

Transient Threads is a participatory installation about unravelling your emotions. Participants were invited to reflect on their feelings in response to world events that have been happening in the last six months, and then weave their emotional journey using biodegradable tape around the six pillars of the pavilion:

  • Courage
  • Care
  • Anger
  • Fear
  • Sadness
  • Surprise

After unravelling their emotions in the space, participants can choose to complete an intention card by writing down a simple action they can take to address those feelings.

Over three days, the installation grew to become a visual snapshot of the community’s spectrum of feelings, captured one thread at a time.

Created in collaboration with Chad Toprak and presented at MPavilion Parkville from 21–23 May 2024.

Additional Credits & Info:

Collaborator: Chad Toprak

Venue: MPavilion Parkville
Dates: 21–23 May 2024

Photography: Emma Byrnes

Two participants adding threads to a pole in Transient Threads.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes
Transient Threads poster on an A-frame sign.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes
Close-up of a pole with different coloured threads tied to it.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes
A participant tying a thread to a pole in Transient Threads.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes
An example of a vinyl around a pole in Transient Threads.
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Close-up of different coloured flagging tape intertwined with each other.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes
Wide shot of the south-facing side of the Transient Threads installation.
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Different coloured flagging tapes and scissors on a table.
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A table filled with flagging tape, scissors, intention cards, pens, and signage.
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A participant writing on an intention card for Transient Threads.
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Two participants leaving their intention cards to the collection on the table.
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A pile of intention cards, both front and back showing, as well as a series of coloured pens resting on a table.
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A collection of intention cards left on the table for Transient Threads.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes
Some examples of intention cards left behind for Transient Threads.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes
Some examples of intention cards left on the table for Transient Threads.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes
Artist Chad Toprak adding a thread to the Transient Threads installation.
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Artist duo Helen Kwok and Chad Toprak of the Transient Threads installation.
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Artist Helen Kwok adding a thread to the Transient Threads installation.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes
Artists of Transient Threads chatting about the artwork.
Photographer: Emma Byrnes